Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Mar 05, 2026
No one knows what will happen going forward with aerospace and defense trade.
Mar 04, 2026
The U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman are investing in a B-21 capacity increase as the Sentinel program faces decision points.
Mar 03, 2026
Listen in as editors reflect on program updates and other highlights from the AFA Warfare Symposium.
Feb 28, 2026
The U.S. and Israel have commenced renewed military operations against Iran after Pentagon massed air power in the Middle East.
Feb 27, 2026
The Air Force secretary wants to fuse data gathered from a vast array of military and intelligence sensors for battle management.
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May 19, 2026
The U.S. Army’s top general said May 19 that the army also is reviewing proposed steep cuts for aviation procurement in fiscal 2027, following a separate review announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week.
May 19, 2026
Canada selects PC-21 trainers to replace Snowbirds' aging jets, grounding the team until 2030s deliveries.
May 19, 2026
Pyka expands into defense with Dropship cargo UAV designed for contested logistics and ISR missions.
May 19, 2026
Navy approves Boeing MQ-25 for carrier-based refueling drone, with first production contract expected this summer.
May 19, 2026
NATO combat aircraft supporting the Baltic Air Policing mission have shot down a drone that entered Estonian airspace, in the first-ever engagement for the 22-year-old alliance operation.
May 19, 2026
Japan boosts defense startups with new funding as lenders ease restrictions.
May 19, 2026
South Korea approves Apache upgrades with MUMT-X tech and MH-60R Seahawk purchases.
May 18, 2026
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