Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Jun 06, 2024
After being shut out of a patrol fleet acquisition, Ottawa’s aerospace industry is gearing up to compete for a new airborne early warning contract.
Jun 05, 2024
Canada's procurement agency plans to fast-track its new fighter training program, awarding a contract within three years and introducing the jet by 2030.
May 31, 2024
Stockholm is transferring its remaining Saab ASC 890 aircraft to bolster Kyiv’s air defense capacity.
May 31, 2024
Listen in as Aviation Week editors discuss the GAO's latest report on the F-35 and explain what's hampering the now $2 trillion program.
May 31, 2024
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Oct 15, 2024
The Total Defense bill notes that the process of making a decision on the future combat aircraft will require broad political support.
Oct 15, 2024
Several companies participated in a “first-of-its-kind trial” to identify and demonstrate new capabilities for intercepting UAVs.
Oct 15, 2024
A mock-up shows the Airbus plan to convert the cockpit of the UH-72 into an extension of the main cabin for carrying cargo.
Oct 15, 2024
The defense ministry announced on Oct. 14 plans to acquire eight PC-7MKXs, two flight simulators and training systems to replace 13 older model PC-7s.
Oct 14, 2024
The upgrade will enable the Army to evaluate autonomy capabilities for the UH-60 and potentially a planned replacement, the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft.
Oct 14, 2024
The service said it expected a protest and will await the GAO’s decision.
Oct 14, 2024
Embraer’s interest in the U.S. tactical airlift market is no mystery. The Defense Department operates more than 550 C-130s alone.
Oct 11, 2024
The service already has been exploring a number of more environmentally friendly options, including electric-powered aircraft.