Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Mar 15, 2024
With major F-15 retirements and a reduction in F-15EX buys, the U.S. Air Force’s fleet of Eagles faces a rocky future.
Mar 14, 2024
The realities of higher costs and program risk may not be enough to overcome the potential benefit of new technology.
Mar 13, 2024
While the Pentagon remains vexed on the November crash, the U.S. Navy says progress is being made on the clutch issue.
Mar 07, 2024
The project was eclipsed by private spacecraft refueling efforts.
Mar 07, 2024
Reengining the C-17 and adding low-cost connectivity upgrades emerge as top priorities for Air Mobility Command.
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Aug 08, 2025
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency has reached the acceptance and certification phase of the latest update to its Standard Missile 6 Sea-Based Terminal system.
Aug 08, 2025
Boeing hopes to return to the original program of record of 144 F-15EXs for the U.S. Air Force.
Aug 08, 2025
Swiss lawmakers are urging the country’s government to reexamine the purchase of Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters.
Aug 08, 2025
Rocket Lab is positioning itself as a one-stop shop for national security as it closes in on acquiring missile tracking satellite-maker Geost, the CEO says.
Aug 08, 2025
Rocket Lab’s spacecraft for the U.S. Space Force’s next Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) mission is now in final testing.
Aug 07, 2025
NATO military commanders and politicians see more potential in the use of drones, but this shouldn't come at the expense of “legacy” systems, a think tank says.
Aug 07, 2025
BAE Systems is growing its expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) through a strategic investment in British startup Oxford Dynamics.
Aug 07, 2025
Washington has green-lit Australia's FMS request for a Baseline 2 upgrade package for its MC-55A Peregrine ISR and electronic warfare aircraft.