Defense Supply Chain Analysis

Feb 02, 2023
Listen in as business editor Michael Bruno and analysts Richard Aboulafia and Rob Epstein discuss aerospace's big problem.
Jan 30, 2023
ESA member states scramble to protect independent access to space.
Jan 24, 2023
The OEM needs to “think globally and produce locally” and modernize its supply chain model in North America.
Jan 20, 2023
The U.S. has a deal for three more years of F-35 production but will face continued challenges with international sales and technical upgrades.
Jan 06, 2023
Dealmaking slowed down in the second half of 2022, but the year ended with a bang.
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 04, 2025
Raytheon is exploring whether the Netherlands could produce its Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (Amraam); Dutch F-16s go to Romania.
Nov 03, 2025
Lockheed Martin has signed a memorandum of understanding with PsiQuantum to develop quantum algorithms for aerospace and defense applications.
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.
Oct 31, 2025
Norway is spending NOK1 billion ($99 million) to enhance its Nasams surface-to-air missile capability.
Oct 30, 2025
CEO's dismissal contrasts with the aggressive action taken by Howmet in the first quarter in reaction to President Donald Trump’s threatened levies.
Oct 29, 2025
Boeing says it is keeping pace on key defense programs amid an ongoing strike, but machinists counter that there are ongoing impacts to key fighter programs.
Oct 24, 2025
The escalating use of drones in combat is creating demand for a supply chain for uncrewed aircraft production that can meet security and sovereignty concerns.