Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Dec 20, 2023
Forecasts, snapshots and military aircraft to watch.
Dec 19, 2023
Despite the conflict in Gaza, the Middle East’s military modernization is continuing.
Dec 18, 2023
China’s own upgrades are driving other nations in the region toward change.
Dec 18, 2023
The service is adding a new approach to launch contracting, as the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture takes shape.
Dec 15, 2023
The U.S. military sees orbital transfer vehicles keeping adversaries guessing.
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Feb 04, 2026
Bell, Lockheed Martin and M1 advance in the U.S. Army competition to replace the UH-72A Lakota for primary flight training.
Feb 04, 2026
A U.S. senator cites fighter production delays as a factor in Algeria's Su-57E purchase, raising concerns over potential sanctions under Caatsa.
Feb 04, 2026
The U.S. unveils a critical minerals trading bloc plan with allies to counter China, set price floors and boost supply chain resilience for key industries.
Feb 04, 2026
Raytheon ramps up missile production, boosting capacity for Tomahawk, Amraam, SM-6, and SM-3 interceptors under new Pentagon agreements.
Feb 04, 2026
Washington has approved Saudi Arabia to receive a $3 billion sustainment package for the country’s fleet of Boeing F-15 combat aircraft.
Feb 04, 2026
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is not confirming or denying reports that it has been pushed out of a race to produce India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft.
Feb 04, 2026
ATLA says it is seeing a roughly 50% increase in interest and engagement from foreign customers for Japanese defense solutions at this year's Singapore Airshow.
Feb 04, 2026
Airbus is still hunting for deals to bolster the dwindling A400M's backlog, but program boss Gerd Weber said he is more relaxed about winning contracts.