Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
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 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.
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Nov 06, 2025
SES says the U.S. government shutdown has delayed some contract awards and could push them into next year, denting the satellite service provider’s Q3 earnings.
Nov 06, 2025
Switzerland is nearing a deal with Elbit Systems to get compensation from the company after Bern agreed to field the Hermes 900 despite capability shortfalls.
Nov 06, 2025
Germany is fast-tracking several key capabilities from its Panavia Tornado to the Eurofighter fleet as the Tornado is prepared for withdrawal from service.
Nov 06, 2025
South Korea is launching a multiyear program to design, build and test a full-scale, crewed stealth fighter technology demonstrator.
Nov 06, 2025
Leonardo is seeing its defense business booming as Europe spends more on defense, but there are issues worrying management.
Nov 06, 2025
The U.S. Air Force has inspected and cleared its KC-135 fleet after the service discovered falsified certifications at a main technical repair shop.
Nov 04, 2025
Chile’s aging fighter fleet is set to receive a significant boost, with Lockheed Martin upgrading 35 F-16AM and BM MLU aircraft to the M6.6 standard.
Nov 04, 2025
Ahead of a planned announcement on Nov. 7, experts express cautious optimism regarding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s upcoming speech.