Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Jan 25, 2024
When astronauts land on the Moon, will taikonauts be there to greet them?
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 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.
Jan 19, 2024
Government-backed export campaigns, weapon packages and a clear development road map are steering Rafale to export success.
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Mar 04, 2026
Dassault Aviation CEO Éric Trappier has rejected a German idea for a two-fighter approach in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program.
Mar 04, 2026
The UK has kicked off the search for a counter-uncrewed air system (C-UAS) system for use on Royal Navy vessels.
Mar 04, 2026
The U.S. and Israel were hunting the vestiges of Iran’s ballistic missile and drone inventory as the fighting stretched into a fifth day.
Mar 03, 2026
The Pentagon in late January unveiled a new National Defense Strategy that marked a significant shift in priorities, and tone.
Mar 03, 2026
The Pentagon does not plan to conduct a formal Nuclear Posture Review.
Mar 03, 2026
AST SpaceMobile says it should see sales reach around $1 billion as it scales up its direct-to-device satellite communications constellation.
Mar 03, 2026
Romania wants to acquire 12 Airbus H225M multi-role utility helicopters using loans provided by the European Union.
Mar 03, 2026
Thales says the ability to quickly deliver the Eurosam SAMP/T NG could give the air and missile defense system an edge over the rival Raytheon Patriot system.