Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis

Aug 03, 2021
The Army’s No. 1 aviation modernization priority is getting a reality check.
Aug 03, 2021
The U.S. should work with Afghans to optimize their military fleet, and well-compensated local workers should maintain the aircraft.
Aug 02, 2021
Key research module finally reaches station, then tries to depart.
Jul 29, 2021
How to ease engine shortage?; NDIA creates think tank; missile defense laser development; and Lockheed takes $225 million charge.
Jul 28, 2021
Dassault is proposing the Falcon 10X maritime patroller as the Atlantique replacement, after Germany opts for the P-8.

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May 15, 2023
A solution still remains beyond the grasp of most operational forces.
May 15, 2023
Germany’s army is to begin phasing out its Airbus Tiger attack helos beginning in 2031 after concluding that a planned upgrade program would be “highly risky."
May 15, 2023
The UK Royal Air Force is to send trainee pilots to Italy as it attempts to resolve throughput issues with its own training pipeline.
May 15, 2023
The training program is part of a new round of military aid being provided as Kyiv gears up for its counteroffensive against Russia’s invasion.
May 11, 2023
The UK has supplied long-range air-launched cruise missiles to Ukraine.
May 10, 2023
The remarks show that Menendez does not expect the White House to approve the sale of F-16s to Turkey in an exchange for Sweden's NATO membership.
May 10, 2023
Sen. Tommy Tuberville placed a hold on DOD nominations to protest a policy of the military reimbursing travel for service members who obtain abortions.
May 10, 2023
The White House’s Office of Management and Budget is modifying its recently submitted fiscal 2024 budget request.