Defense Supply Chain Analysis

Mar 13, 2026
Investor sentiment for defense remains strong, but here are some factors to consider about the wave of initial public and secondary offerings.
Mar 06, 2026
Announced program timescales suggest more than 1,200 CCAs could be in operation around the world by the end of 2036.
Mar 03, 2026
Listen in as editors reflect on program updates and other highlights from the AFA Warfare Symposium.
Feb 27, 2026
Separating aerospace and defense businesses from broader industrial production is becoming the only credible route to competing with focused champions.
Feb 26, 2026
With Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. largely out of the way, India can leverage its buying power and talent to promote its aerospace industry.
Jul 20, 2026
Edgewing begins establishing UK, Italian and Japanese production sites while advancing GCAP fighter and engine development toward production.
Jul 20, 2026
MBDA has unveiled an upgrade to its ground-launched Asraam air defense system, pairing the missile with a lower-cost interceptor and other enhancements.
Jul 20, 2026
European defense startup Destinus is adding a counter-rocket interceptor to its portfolio with plans to have the system customer-ready in 2028, CEO Mikhail Kokorich says.
Jul 20, 2026
Israel’s state-owned arms company Rafael says it should see its backlog topping 100 billion shekels ($32.8 billion), more than four times the level in 2022.
Jul 19, 2026
Boeing is touting its collaboration with BAE Systems and Saab to offer the T-7A for the United Kingdom as evidence of its commitment to local production in Europe.
Jul 17, 2026
Saab plans to boost output of GlobalEye AEW systems to six aircraft per year and may consider a second European site, CEO Micael Johansson says.
Jul 16, 2026
Senra Systems has raised a $65 million Series B round to expand its wire harness production to a third factory.
Jul 16, 2026
United Arab Emirates defense conglomerate Edge Group says it has acquired 100% of Brazilian aerospace and engineering firm Akaer, expanding its foothold in the South American country.