Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Jan 17, 2023
Threats from North Korean missiles, China and Russia drive new push in uncrewed aircraft and strike capabilities.
Jan 13, 2023
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Jan 12, 2023
A busy two weeks for the F-35 reveals new details about the program’s strengths and weaknesses as the program enters a critical new phase.
Jan 11, 2023
For China, striking distant targets in the Pacific is one thing. Doing it economically is another.
Jan 10, 2023
The Army wants its Black Hawk replacement fielded quickly, though the schedule faces uncertainty as the Government Accountability Office reviews Bell’s award.
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May 28, 2025
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to sign an accord to join a European rearmament plan in a move to diversify its defense portfolio beyond the U.S.
May 28, 2025
Japanese launcher-maker Space One says it has secured a contract to launch a Japanese Defense Ministry Earth-observation satellite.
May 28, 2025
The German government indicates there may be hope to salvage two OHB-built synthetic aperture radars that never became operational due to technical problems.
May 27, 2025
Malaysia has signed an accord with Thales to potentially acquire two more Ground Master 400 Alpha (GM400α) radars for the Royal Malaysian Air Force.
May 27, 2025
The European Space Agency plans to ask member states for $1.5 billion to help under Europe’s push to become more autonomous in space.
May 27, 2025
Northrop Grumman is offering its Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System to Japan as Tokyo kicks off plans to upgrade the JADGE system.
May 27, 2025
The Netherlands has flown the final F-16 bound for Ukraine to Belgium, where it will be made ready for operations.
May 27, 2025
Germany’s new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has provided the strongest hint yet that his country will provide KEPD 350 Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine.