Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
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.
Apr 14, 2023
Benefits of bulk buys; VC-25 replacement delayed; Embraer’s European pitch; and Boeing to fly new prototype on WGS-11 satellite.
Apr 12, 2023
The recent circulation of U.S. military and intelligence documents amplifies warnings about Ukraine’s need for fighters and counter-air missiles.
Apr 10, 2023
The worst-performing space acquisition programs are all software-intensive command and control.
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Nov 03, 2025
NHIndustries and Norway have reached an out of court settlement over a dispute around Oslo’s decision to take the NH90 helicopter out of service early.
Nov 03, 2025
As the drama over the Franco-German-Spanish Future Combat Air System nears its climax, Airbus is sketching out what is to come.
Oct 31, 2025
In its report on the UK F-35 program—published Oct. 31—the lawmakers said the fleet “faces significant capability gaps.”
Oct 31, 2025
Nearly four months after its air battle with the Indian Air Force, that saw six Indian Air Force fighters shot down, the PAF’s deputy chief of air staff, Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Aurangzeb Khan visited the Nigerian Air Force hierarchy on August 26.
Oct 31, 2025
Norway is spending NOK1 billion ($99 million) to enhance its Nasams surface-to-air missile capability.
Oct 30, 2025
Wilsbach will replace Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, who announced in September he would retire just two years into a typical four-year term.
Oct 30, 2025
L3Harris is looking for some quick DOD program decisions once the shutdown ends, with CEO Christopher Kubasik projecting an end to the situation in November.
Oct 30, 2025
Since Kyiv's plan to purchase up to 150 Gripen fighters was announced, a key question has been how the program would be funded.