Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Jul 19, 2023
The service seeks shift from one-for-one replacement of KC-135s and C-17s to a series of aircraft, from the basic to the exquisite.
Jul 19, 2023
Thailand treads a delicate balance between an old alliance with the U.S. and recent closer ties to China.
Jul 18, 2023
NATO’s largest exercise took over European skies ahead of a new funding pledge at the leaders’ summit.
Jul 14, 2023
The author of our January 1990 article about the December 1989 invasion of Panama corrects one error just found by a paratrooper participant in the operation.
Jul 14, 2023
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
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Apr 24, 2024
The prospect of scaling up the use of contracted refueling services could hinder Air Mobility Command’s ability to complete proficiency and combat training.
Apr 24, 2024
The Pentagon is surging a major $1 billion tranche of aid to Ukraine.
Apr 24, 2024
A lack of funding is putting pressure on USAF plans to field an advanced new tanker in the 2030s and limiting upgrades for a follow-on purchase of KC-46As.
Apr 24, 2024
The Australian Defense Department has signed an A$500 million contract with Lockheed Martin Australia to build the Joint Air Battle Management System.
Apr 23, 2024
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to raise UK defense spending to the equivalent of 2.5% of GDP.
Apr 23, 2024
Separate midair collisions within the space of three days have claimed the lives of at least 11 crewmembers who were onboard the four helicopters.
Apr 22, 2024
Canada plans to spend more than C$5 billion ($3.65 billion) on the acquisition of airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft, defense officials have confirmed.
Apr 22, 2024
Labour has now joined the Conservatives in pledging to raise defense spending to 2.5% of GDP, but woolly caveats and an impending election leave doubts.