Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis

Feb 03, 2023
U.S. troops in the Middle East turn to new tech and adapted missile defenses to help protect bases.
Feb 02, 2023
A long-awaited international air show Down Under will highlight the impact of a strategic pivot by Australia since 2019.
Feb 02, 2023
Here is a look at the platforms of interest across the Australian armed forces.
Feb 01, 2023
A strong NASA budget request is essential to growing a generation of leaders who can compete globally in technological innovation.
Feb 01, 2023
The life-cycle cost for the jet-powered aircraft jumped 68% from 2008 to 2021.

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Jul 15, 2025
House lawmakers are directing the Defense Department to formally establish the Tactical Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Tracking (TacSRT).
Jul 15, 2025
Germany has sent a letter of request to the Pentagon to buy Typhon ground-launched, long-range strike systems, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius says.
Jul 14, 2025
The U.S. Air Force has deployed two of its new Boeing F-15EX Eagle IIs to Kadena Air Base, Japan, as it prepares to stand up a unit of the fighters at the base.
Jul 14, 2025
President Donald Trump approved an acceleration of arms shipments to Ukraine on July 14, with U.S. weapons paid for by European governments.
Jul 14, 2025
A slow but steady stream of data has been released on the U.S. FY26 defense budget request, which would represent a substantial hike of 11% in nominal terms.
Jul 14, 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron plans for a hike in the country’s defense spending to respond to the growing threat perception.
Jul 11, 2025
The Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) looks to add $30 billion to the Pentagon’s budget, while blocking some aircraft retirements and increasing F-35As.
Jul 11, 2025
An audit of the UK’s F-35 program shows it continues to suffer from delays in deliveries, capability enhancements and reliability shortfalls.