Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Sep 19, 2023
The UK Royal Air Force is closing in on a first early iteration of an autonomous collaborative platform capability.
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.
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Jan 26, 2026
The U.S. Navy has created a program office charged with developing Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) for the service.
Jan 26, 2026
The UK has shortlisted seven bidders in its hunt to find an ACP that could operate as a loyal wingman to its Boeing Apache attack helicopters in the 2030s.
Jan 26, 2026
The Royal Australian Air Force has taken delivery of its first MC-55A Peregrine intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and electronic warfare aircraft.
Jan 26, 2026
The UK Defense Ministry is opening a competition for a low-cost interceptor, echoing wider efforts among militaries to field ways to more cheaply defeat the threat from drones and loitering munitions.
Jan 23, 2026
Honeywell on Jan. 22 announced four key leadership roles for Honeywell Aerospace.
Jan 23, 2026
Stratolaunch and Varda Space Industries will provide reusable systems capable of supporting dozens of flight tests annually at hypersonic speed, the DOD says.
Jan 23, 2026
The Norwegian government plan to take over search-and-rescue provision in Tromso looks set to result in additional orders for Leonardo’s AW101 heavy helicopter.
Jan 23, 2026
While major new contracts generally grab the headlines within the global military aircraft market, Aviation Week’s newly released 2026 Military Fleet & MRO Forecast projects that aftermarket demand will far outstrip spending on procurement over the next decade.