Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Jul 08, 2022
The Russia-Ukraine war has galvanized Europe and NATO, but facing issues such as high inflation, can defense commitments be maintained?
Jul 07, 2022
The ability of Ukrainian forces to fend off superior Russian air forces holds important lessons for air defense for the NATO alliance.
Jul 07, 2022
Profumo’s tenure at Leonardo has helped turn the Italy-based conglomerate into a major player in defense electronics.
Jul 06, 2022
A first-generation uncrewed combat aircraft will be fielded by the USAF by the end of the decade under a revamped acquisition strategy.
Jul 05, 2022
Tensions over the flight controls are holding up progress toward the development of FCAS’ demonstrator program.
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Mar 20, 2023
The reported freeze in Pentagon funding to 2022 appropriated levels was reported in January.
Mar 17, 2023
The U.S. Air Force plans to increase spending on its future Survivable Airborne Operations Center to replace the aging E-4B Nightwatch.
Mar 17, 2023
Portugal is to acquire close air support aircraft as part of an uptick in the country’s defense spending.
Mar 17, 2023
Slovakia will send 13 Mikoyan MiG-29s to refresh a combat-scarred Ukrainian air force fleet, adding to up to 24 Fulcrum fighters committed by Poland.
Mar 16, 2023
Expectations remain high that L3Harris Technologies will buy Aerojet Rocketdyne, despite a prolonged antitrust review.
Mar 16, 2023
The announcement by Warsaw breaks a year-long impasse over whether Western governments would heed Ukrainian demands for fighters.
Mar 16, 2023
The Air Force is planning to buy 10 Wedgetails over the next five years to recapitalize its air-moving target indicator mission.
Mar 16, 2023
This year’s AsterX—a name evocative of both space and a popular cartoon character—was part of a joint exercise inspired by the war in Ukraine.