Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Dec 07, 2022
New bomber is touted as the first sixth-generation aircraft, with advances in stealth and range named as key features.
Dec 07, 2022
After a series of alleged faux-departs, France’s Dassault Aviation has declared the three-nation FCAS program can move forward.
Dec 02, 2022
Yes, you are in a strong defense spending economy. Whether it will ever feel like one is a different question.
Dec 01, 2022
China’s nuclear arsenal grows; Russia converts to conventional; Raptor helmet displays, and U.S. buys three more GPS satellites.
Nov 30, 2022
The nation can employ contracting tools, competition, creative policies and allied technologies to meet increased demands.
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May 16, 2025
A new U.S. Army plan to cut its MQ-1C Gray Eagle will leave a gap in surveillance and strike missions that the service isn’t yet sure how to fill.
May 15, 2025
LONDON–Germany and the UK will work together on the development of a land-based missile capable of striking targets beyond 2,000 km (1,243 mi.).
May 14, 2025
The U.S. Army’s broad restructuring of its aviation component will be painful as many units will be inactivated, but that pain is needed, a top officer argues.
May 14, 2025
The U.S. Army’s plan to end the Improved Turbine Engine Program may not be final, as budget deliberations may extend development of the GE Aerospace T901.
May 14, 2025
Poland is expanding plans for satellite-based Earth observation, signing an agreement with synthetic aperture radar spacecraft maker-Iceye for three systems.
May 14, 2025
The U.S. military is currently testing sensors that can be used to track moving aerial targets from space, says Gen. Gregory Guillot.
May 13, 2025
The Italian Air Force has been working to acquire a well-rounded set of assets that will enable it to operate effectively alongside allies in both Europe and Asia, and has funded the purchase of an 25 additional F-35s, bringing Italy’s total planned fleet to 115.
May 13, 2025
The U.S. Air Force’s Integrated Capabilities Command starting planning work for future long-term spending, with a likely emphasis on command and control.