Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Sep 19, 2023
An industry that has fielded a fighter, advanced jet trainer and several munitions awaits the government’s decision on the next big projects.
Sep 15, 2023
The U.S. plan for TacAir has many strands, providing multiple opportunities for angst—or catastrophe.
Sep 13, 2023
T-38, T-45 face decreasing mission capable rates, grounding due to aging powerplants.
Sep 11, 2023
U.S. and European defense suppliers are supporting the development of Poland’s air defense system and the development of future missiles to support it.
Sep 08, 2023
Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket passes key tests, looks toward first launch in 2024.
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Dec 02, 2025
Saab signed an MOU with trade organization AED Cluster Portugal as part of its drive to sell its Gripen E fighter to to replace Portugal's aging F-16s.
Dec 02, 2025
Germany's government is discussing strengthening the country’s defense industrial base with automotive industry stakeholders, the Economics Minister said;
Dec 02, 2025
The French Air and Space Force plans to receive upgraded MBDA Mica NG air-to-air missiles in two years, without the need to modify the Rafales that carry them.
Dec 02, 2025
North Korea's Air Force unveiled a UAS variant derived from the Saebyeol-9 and a new MALE platform similar to General Atomics' MQ-9 at an anniversary event.
Dec 02, 2025
Australia, like many nations, is reforming its weapons procurement processes, starting with creating a Defense Delivery Agency that consolidates other groups.
Dec 02, 2025
Iceye says it has finalized a contract with Portugal to provide the country’s air force with a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite.
Dec 01, 2025
The Brazilian Air Force demonstrated for the first time last week that it can fire MBDA Meteor missiles from its Saab F-39E Gripen fighters.
Dec 01, 2025
The UK plans to acquire the GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bomb II to give its Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters a long-desired standoff capability.