Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Apr 26, 2023
Turkish trainer flies; a look at two U.S. Space Force programs; Rocket Lab’s hypersonic test and Biden picks new Army chief.
Apr 21, 2023
The GAO denial of Sikorsky’s FLRAA protest shows the Army prioritized Bell’s submission detail and open systems architecture over Sikorsky’s much lower cost.
Apr 21, 2023
The Royal Air Force’s Project Monet could open the door to Swift’s success as a military training aircraft.
Apr 21, 2023
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Apr 20, 2023
SpaceX promised its first integrated flight test of a Starship/Super Heavy vehicle would be “excitement guaranteed.” On that, it certainly delivered.
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Jul 28, 2025
Hanwha Aerospace has signed a technology transfer agreement with the Korea Aerospace Research Institute for the Nuri Korea Space Launch Vehicle-II.
Jul 28, 2025
Indonesia has committed to purchasing 48 of the Turkish Aerospace Industries Kaan combat aircraft, becoming the type's first export customer.
Jul 28, 2025
As China and Russia flex their military muscles in space, Western defense officials are becoming punchier in their mindset around those operations.
Jul 27, 2025
The Royal Thai Air Force has deployed two Saab JAS 39C/D Gripens alongside a pair of Lockheed Martin F-16A/Bs to conduct precision air strikes against Cambodian military targets, as armed clashes along the border enter a third day.
Jul 25, 2025
Turkish Aerospace Industries has received the first major government order for the Gokbey utility helicopter, securing a deal for 57 from the military.
Jul 25, 2025
The Australian Defense Force on July 25 fired its first Lockheed Martin PrSM missile, as it continues the induction of its new Himars capability.
Jul 25, 2025
India says it has begun test firings of an indigenously developed air-to-ground missile from a quadcopter.
Jul 25, 2025
The Pentagon has awarded RTX a $32.5 million contract to set the stage for full-rate production of the U.S. Marine Corps medium-range intercept capability.