Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Jan 30, 2026
The UK’s efforts to rearm are marching at two beats—one fast-paced, another glacial.
Jan 30, 2026
Listen in as Aviation Week editors break down the Pentagon's new National Defense Strategy and what it means for the budget.
Jan 28, 2026
European defense planners are exploring how a reserve of civilian aircraft could help close a strategic airlift shortfall.
Jan 23, 2026
The Space Force is breaking ground with commercial partners and intelligence agencies to deliver the moving target indication data to fight and win tomorrow’s wars.
Jan 23, 2026
Lawmakers are blasting the Pentagon for wasting time and money for the U.S. Navy fighter program.
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Mar 27, 2026
In 2024 U.S., Foreign Military Sales reached a new record of $97 billion, more than double the levels seen between 2018 and 2021.
Mar 26, 2026
Washington has given the green light to a potential sale to Japan of a test support package for its Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile (HVGP) program.
Mar 26, 2026
Taiwan is targeting a 2027 introduction for an upgraded version of its Tien Chien II beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile, following several years of testing.
Mar 25, 2026
Israel accelerates domestic weapons development and $3B procurement to ensure munitions independence and battlefield readiness amid ongoing conflict with Iran.
Mar 25, 2026
The character of Iranian drone and missile barrages on Middle East countries since Feb. 28 may reflect lessons from Russian attacks on Ukraine.
Mar 25, 2026
Brazil celebrates first locally assembled F-39E Gripen—Latin America's debut supersonic fighter—amid delays and potential regional export opportunities with Colombia and Peru.
Mar 25, 2026
The Pentagon on March 25 rolled out another series of agreements with major contractors to increase production of key munitions as the department looks to increase industrial capacity by outlining a clear demand signal for weapons.
Mar 25, 2026
The EU has earmarked $133 million in funding to speed efforts to move defense technology initiatives into the field more quickly.