Defense Supply Chain Analysis

Jun 26, 2025
With higher output, more orders and new upgrade plans, Eurofighter’s CEO says the program has reached an inflection point.
Jun 26, 2025
With engine upgrades, stealth drone integration and enhanced weapons, France’s Dassault Rafale is evolving for the future—and eyeing new export wins.
Jun 25, 2025
As U.S.-developed collaborative combat aircraft near flight trials, their designers are testing the waters for international sales.
Jun 20, 2025
After a grizzly past, Airbus hopes to give the A400M some claws to extend its life cycle.
Jun 13, 2025
The June 24-25 NATO summit and Trump’s threatened imposition of 50% tariffs on EU imports on July 9 are casting dark foreshadowings over this year’s air show.
Jan 22, 2026
Hadrian, a startup which is building automated factories for the defense sector, has launched a 3D printing division.
Jan 22, 2026
Crucial for defense and scarce due to China’s export controls, samarium was recently named the most vulnerable critical mineral by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Jan 21, 2026
The U.S. Navy now plans to brief industry on a concept for a new family of ship-launched ballistic missiles in February.
Jan 20, 2026
Emirati defense group Edge and Qatar’s Barzan Holdings are to create a joint venture and begin cross border defense industrial cooperation.
Jan 16, 2026
Leonardo’s autonomous rotorcraft demonstrator Proteus has made its long-awaited first flight.
Jan 13, 2026
The Department of Defense will invest $150 million to produce gallium in Louisiana.
Jan 13, 2026
The Defense Department has unveiled a new strategy meant to hasten the adoption of new artificial intelligence technologies.
Jan 13, 2026
The United Arab Emirates' defense company Edge Group plans to build loitering munitions in Spain as part of a production partnership with local supplier Indra.