Defense Supply Chain Analysis
Jan 06, 2025
A lawsuit and battlefield images reveal radar availability problems in Russia’s helicopters—and the vulnerability of its aerospace industry to sanctions.
Jan 03, 2025
Some observers think the coming years could see more industry fragmentation and the rise of up-and-coming middle-market players.
Dec 20, 2024
A perilous threat environment has prompted increased defense spending outside the U.S. and the construction of new multinational supply chains.
Dec 20, 2024
China’s success as a defense exporter depends on its ability to convince customers that it is a power with which they want to be friends.
Dec 20, 2024
Startups embrace a software-defined aerospace strategy to aid the U.S. attempts to match China’s manufacturing might.
Feb 25, 2026
The U.S. Air Force has confirmed that four engine-makers have been awarded initial conceptual design awards for the second increment of CCA.
Feb 24, 2026
China has banned the export of dual-use items to 20 Japanese firms and other institutions.
Feb 24, 2026
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' CEO says the company plans to boost output of its Valkyrie collaborative combat aircraft and that its hypersonic defense business is also on an upward trajectory.
Feb 24, 2026
Italian rocket company Avio says it will build a new solid rocket motor facility in Hurt, Virginia.
Feb 24, 2026
An RFI about tail kit tech adds a new angle to the USAF's continued pursuit of a new weapon to replace the Dynetics/Boeing GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator.
Feb 23, 2026
Italian authorities are investigating the loss of roughly €17 million ($20 million) in spare parts inventory for military aircraft.
Feb 23, 2026
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. has announced that its collaborative combat aircraft has a name: the Dark Merlin.
Feb 23, 2026
France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the UK have agreed to pursue lower-cost air defense interceptors jointly.