Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis

Feb 20, 2026
The top airman talks with Aviation Week about his focus on increasing immediate readiness and addressing “change fatigue.”
Feb 19, 2026
New deals at the World Defense Show aim to translate the Saudi Vision 2030 ambitions into a tangible helicopter manufacturing ecosystem.
Feb 19, 2026
In 15-20 years, the U.S. Marine Corps aviation fleet must evolve again. A new strategy document offers a first glimpse of the next wave of aircraft development.
Feb 19, 2026
After years of underinvestment, the tide is finally turning for the Hellenic Armed Forces, with the government pledging last year to inject €25 billion ($29 billion) into defense.
Feb 18, 2026
U.S. military space leaders spent the better part of last year debating whether the time was ripe to invest further in in-space servicing and refueling. But going into 2026, the messaging has begun to coalesce around a more positive note.

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Mar 02, 2026
The U.S. Air Force will in the coming months finalize requirements for how it will take on the airborne nuclear command post mission.
Mar 02, 2026
U.S. forces struck an Iranian aircraft carrier for drones in the first hours of the war on Feb. 28, U.S. Central Command said on March 2.
Mar 02, 2026
The Air National Guard is facing uncertainty in how it will meet some of its homeland defense requirements as the Air Force retires aging aircraft.
Mar 02, 2026
The U.S. suffered further losses as the fight against Iran stretched into a third day, with signs the conflict is expanding as Israel engaged Iranian proxies in Lebanon.
Mar 02, 2026
The UK has said it plans to award Leonardo a contract for 23 AW149 helicopters in a boost to the Yeovil, England, production site.
Mar 01, 2026
The Israeli Air Force targets Iran as the U.S and Israel continue their combat operations against Iran into a second day.
Feb 28, 2026
The U.S. and Israel have commenced renewed military operations against Iran after Pentagon massed air power in the Middle East.
Feb 27, 2026
The Pentagon used a counter-drone system to down what it called a “seemingly threatening” uncrewed air system, drawing concerns from lawmakers about potential risks to civil airspace.