Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Feb 19, 2026
New deals at the World Defense Show aim to translate the Saudi Vision 2030 ambitions into a tangible helicopter manufacturing ecosystem.
Feb 19, 2026
After years of underinvestment, the tide is finally turning for the Hellenic Armed Forces, with the government pledging last year to inject €25 billion ($29 billion) into defense.
Feb 18, 2026
U.S. military space leaders spent the better part of last year debating whether the time was ripe to invest further in in-space servicing and refueling. But going into 2026, the messaging has begun to coalesce around a more positive note.
Feb 17, 2026
Editors are joined by analyst Sash Tusa to discuss the fallout of the Munich Security Conference and Saudi Arabia's World Defense Show.
Feb 17, 2026
The service’s special operations forces are arguing for their relevance as upgrade plans evolve.
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Apr 27, 2026
The most advanced Boeing P-8A Poseidon is operational, adding improved capability for wide-area signals intelligence against submarines, the U.S. Navy says.
Apr 27, 2026
Demand for all sorts of missiles—from air defense interceptors to deep-strike weapons—is starting to flow through to the earnings of major defense companies.
Apr 27, 2026
A decade after the launch of Vision 2030, the Saudi defense industry can claim significant progress in its goal to localize more than 50% of military procurement.
Apr 24, 2026
The U.S. Air Force will start replacing its C-37A/B executive airlift fleet with a newer variant starting in fiscal 2027.
Apr 24, 2026
The U.S. Air Force plans to field 263 KC-46 refueling tankers to fully replace its KC-135 fleet, .
Apr 24, 2026
Just five years ago, prior to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and when U.S. security commitments to Europe looked solid, projections for defense spending on the continent appeared flat.
Apr 24, 2026
The MBDA-led team leading one of two European hypersonic interceptor efforts is poised to settle on its preferred configuration within weeks.
Apr 23, 2026
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