Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
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.
Apr 19, 2023
The companies, services and people dependent on today’s promising new generation of aircraft would do well to heed the lessons of the past.
Apr 19, 2023
Brazil’s largest defense company studies options for partnering on next-generation fighters and developing light utility transports.
Apr 18, 2023
U.S. Space Force is attempting to launch a satellite within days of its call-up.
Apr 17, 2023
After decades of hints, Romania’s defense council blesses the purchase of the fifth-generation fighter.
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Nov 14, 2025
The U.S. States announced a $330 million arms sales package to Taiwan on Nov. 13.
Nov 14, 2025
Germany is set to provide funding for a Eurofighter Typhoon upgrade plus additional helicopters and air defense missiles after approval from its parliament.
Nov 14, 2025
The Embraer KC-390 and Saab Gripen E have concluded inflight refueling trials with the Brazilian Air Force.
Nov 14, 2025
Airbus sees potentially sufficient demand for its new A330neo-based military refueling aircraft to warrant a doubling of output.
Nov 14, 2025
Next week’s Dubai Air Show comes in the midst of significant shifts in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) military aircraft market.
Nov 13, 2025
The 43-day government shutdown and Pentagon acquisition reforms may slow the U.S. Navy’s accelerated push to field a new jet trainer.
Nov 13, 2025
France is developing ground-based systems to protect its satellites, French President Emmanuel Macron said Nov. 12.
Nov 13, 2025
NATO looks set to restart the hunt for a new airborne early warning aircraft after dropping plans to acquire the Boeing E-7.