Budget, Policy & Operations

With Ukrainian and U.S. munitions stockpiles in urgent need of replenishment, a new conflict in Israel could further stretch global supply chains for weapons.

The Pentagon’s nuclear posture is not capable of deterring both China and Russia simultaneously, a new report says.

U.S. Air Force A-10 attack jets have arrived in the Middle East following the first delivery of military equipment to Israel.

ESSI was born out of concerns about Russia’s extensive use of ballistic and cruise missiles and one-way attack UAS in Ukraine.

The unarmed MQ-9s will fly in direct support of NATO’s so-called air-shielding mission, monitoring activity along Ukraine’s borders with alliance member states.

More AIM-9M Sidewinders are on the way to Ukraine to further bolster air defenses.

The U.S. Army's aggressive goal of fielding 24 prototype systems by the end of fiscal 2023 has reshaped the service’s acquisition process in positive ways.

Defense Minister Ludivine Dedonder has told Belgian radio station RTL on Oct. 11 that Belgium would be able to send F-16s to Ukraine after 2025­.

Denmark, Finland, Germany and the UK announced their intentions Oct. 10 ahead of the meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group being held in Brussels.

New details reveal the heritage embedded in the new U.S. bomber design.

A microcutaway of what we think we know about features on the U.S. Air Force’s next stealth bomber.

U.S. financial analysts do not see the latest Middle East conflict rising to the same level for a long-term arms buildup like the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The European Union is making €300 million ($318 million) available to member states in a bid to encourage common procurement of defense equipment.

Task Force 99 offers new model for procuring cheap drones en masse beyond the control of the military services, but can it scale up enough?

The U.S. Army is still looking for a home for its newly developed small, expeditionary multi-domain force in the Pacific.

Ongoing budget uncertainty on Capitol Hill has raised concerns inside the U.S. Army about its acquisition plans and ability to continue research and development efforts, as a new deadline to pass funding looms.

The Pentagon has started delivering military equipment to Israel by air, as the department is searching its stocks for possible additional equipment .

Brazil, Bulgaria, Hungary and Poland are among countries that sent aircraft to Tel Aviv to rescue nationals after Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel.

The Pentagon is signaling the “United States’ ironclad support for the Israel Defense Forces and the Israeli people."

Videos posted online showed several Hamas fighters flying over Israel’s border fence on paragliders, which consist of a seat, motor and parafoil.

Sweden’s government appears to be softening its stance toward a potential transfer of Saab Gripen combat aircraft to Ukraine.

The Turkish government has called for a more effective deconfliction mechanism for air operations over Syria after a U.S. combat aircraft shot down a UAS.

A market survey released by the Air Force calls for higher engine thrust than what candidates for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft have flown so far.

The incident highlights the dangers of fighting in Northern Syria, where Syrian rebels and American forces are fighting ISIS amidst broader regional conflicts.

Spain is already an operator of the Patriot, but it is unclear whether the Foreign Military Sale will replace Spain’s existing systems or further bolster them.