Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis

Sep 02, 2022
Saab says some nations are focusing on fighter acquisition affordability and not operating costs, which could affect future capability.
Aug 30, 2022
Sierra Nevada building two prototypes as it anticipates U.S. Army program to replace Beechcraft RC-12 Guardrails.
Aug 29, 2022
A Cold War-level Dutch defense increase, prompted by Ukraine crisis, will pay for additional aircraft.
Aug 25, 2022
Fifty years after Apollo, NASA is preparing for a permanent presence around the Moon.
Aug 25, 2022
Collins’ reconnaissance pod takes flight; UH-60V poised for production; UK P-8’s first SAR mission; and U.S. Army to expand counter-UAS.

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May 02, 2025
The UK Royal Air Force has turned to Portuguese UAS company Tekever for its first operational fleet of autonomous collaborative platforms (ACP).
May 02, 2025
German industry is lobbying Brussels for more regulatory relief as part of a European Union push to boost the region’s defense industrial base.
May 02, 2025
A U.S. satellite appears to have maneuvered near two Chinese spacecraft a few days ago, space situational awareness company Comspoc says.
May 01, 2025
The UK Royal Navy’s latest Carrier Strike Group deployment is now in the Mediterranean Sea heading toward the Asia-Pacific region.
May 01, 2025
Dhruv light utility helicopters operated by the Indian air force and army have been allowed to return to operations.
May 01, 2025
Hegseth has instructed the U.S. Army to put more urgency into key weapons programs and alter some of its structure, including in aviation.
May 01, 2025
The EU says 12 of its member states have formally said they want to take advantage of an “escape clause” on spending limits to boost outlays for defense.
Apr 30, 2025
Belgium will arm its F-35 Joint Strike Fighters with standoff weapons and acquire a new fleet of search-and-rescue helicopters, a policy note says.