Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Jan 29, 2024
The Russian defense ministry has contracted the development of new Ilyushin Il-100 super-heavy transport.
Jan 25, 2024
As a major F-35 program upgrade stalls shipments, Lockheed executives reconsider their appetite for risk with the Next-Generation Air Dominance program on deck.
Jan 25, 2024
When astronauts land on the Moon, will taikonauts be there to greet them?
Jan 23, 2024
U.S. Air Force flight-related incidents increased in 2023, while Navy and Marine Corps rates stayed steady.
Jan 22, 2024
Ahead of an expected major award for a new fleet, delays hit prototypes that had been expected to be fielded in January 2024.
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Aug 21, 2025
KAI has revealed a standoff jammer aircraft based on the Bombardier Global 6500 business jet, developed in partnership with Hanwha Systems.
Aug 21, 2025
New Zealand’s has selected the Sikorsky MH-60R to replace its Kaman SH-2G(I) Seasprite helicopters and the Airbus A321XLR to replace Boeing 757-2K2 transports.
Aug 20, 2025
The acquisition, which still requires formal Israeli government approval, would bring the Israeli Air Force's KC-46 fleet to six aircraft.
Aug 20, 2025
Six U.S. allies in the Asia-Pacific region have increased their military spending by a combined 18.9% over the last three years.
Aug 20, 2025
Israel’s Defense Ministry says it is buying drones from local provider Xtend to equip ground forces.
Aug 19, 2025
While Portugal’s effort to replace its F-16 fleet have dragged on, other elements of the Portuguese Air Force’s 5.3 Modernization Plan are progressing more smoothly.
Aug 19, 2025
Pakistan’s Army is creating a dedicated rocket force that will likely be equipped with ballistic and possibly cruise missiles to act as a deterrent to India.
Aug 19, 2025
The French Air Force has deployed the newly modernized Dassault Mirage 2000D to East Africa, the first deployment of the midlife upgrade operational in April.