Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Jun 19, 2023
Sweden’s defense materiel agency FMV is awaiting political approval to begin studies into a new-generation combat aircraft beyond the new Saab Gripen E.
Jun 16, 2023
Germany’s labored defense modernization contrasts dramatically with neighboring Poland’s lavish spending, but why are nations struggling to spend the money?
Jun 15, 2023
Despite increased defense spending, parliamentary hearings are hinting at potentially adverse consequences for some of France’s key defense aerospace programs.
Jun 15, 2023
Ukrainian success in fending off Russia’s invasion is changing Western allies’ policy about supplying fighters.
Jun 14, 2023
The defense cooperation mechanisms of the European Union and European Commission appear to be driving nations to cooperate more closely.
Premium Defense Budget, Policy & Operations News
Jul 11, 2025
An audit of the UK’s F-35 program shows it continues to suffer from delays in deliveries, capability enhancements and reliability shortfalls.
Jul 10, 2025
In the July 10 memo, released then redacted, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlines a goal of making the U.S. the world’s leader in drone operations.
Jul 10, 2025
For the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and the U.S. Air Force, devoting the time and money to build an effective bunker-buster bomb is challenging.
Jul 10, 2025
U.S. Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, said he will continue blocking indefinitely the transfer of Lockheed Martin F-35s purchased by Turkey during a July 9 hearing.
Jul 10, 2025
Missile programs and procurement are at the heart of a renewed defense cooperation agreement between France and the UK.
Jul 10, 2025
Air forces and senior commanders from around 60 countries are set to converge on London next week and the spotlight will be on a recent UK defense review.
Jul 10, 2025
Belgium will halt operations with its land-based NH90 tactical transport helicopters, aiming to replace them in 2026, Defense Minister Theo Francken says.
Jul 10, 2025
Boeing says it is still pursuing South Korea’s AEW requirement after the U.S. government’s failure to submit a formal offer in the third and latest round of bidding threw an E-7 proposal into doubt.