Cut to US aid would impact Israeli acquisition timelines, spending: Analysts
Israel is actively seeking more Apache helicopters, F-15 and F-35 fighter jets and munitions.
Republicans have a ticking clock. What can they get done on defense?
Reconciliation, defense appropriations and the NDAA will all fight for attention as Congress considers the impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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Missiles and radar need more than demand – they need manufacturing capacity
Expanding manufacturing capacity is critical to producing missiles, radars, and launch systems.
Ukraine eyeing new SpaceX Starshield deal by mid-2027, still no answers about October problems
“I hope that the contract will be signed," Ukraine's Chargé d'Affaires Denys Sienik said, even as Kyiv considers potential alternatives to SpaceX.
What now? Budget fight, Hegseth impeachment on deck for defense-focused lawmakers after midterms
Republicans now have a small window to advance defense funding priorities before Democrats take control of Capitol Hill.
EXCLUSIVE: House China committee pushes Air Force on think tank cuts
“Under-resourcing” the China Aerospace Studies Institute (CASI) “could risk undermining the ability of military leaders and civilian policymakers to understand” Beijing’s aerospace strategy and military prowess, according to a letter addressed to Air Force Secretary Troy Meink.
Congress’s defense advocates take big hit in 2026 midterm elections
A "blue tsunami" of Democrat wins in the midterms has huge implications for the makeup of the congressional defense committees next year.
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Mojave STOL and Gray Eagle® 25M: Complementary capabilities for the modern battlefield
Both aircraft are designed to evolve as threats and mission requirements change.
The Congressional ‘right to repair’ solution needs some repairs itself
Better licensing and data management would do more for the Pentagon’s maintainers than sweeping new government rights to defense intellectual property, argues Elaine McCusker of AEI.
The fiscal risks of bringing US troops out of Europe
Reducing America’s military footprint in Europe may seem fiscally prudent, but relocating troops and giving up overseas bases could leave US taxpayers with a much bigger bill.
3 congressional races that matter for defense
Several lawmakers with major influence over defense policy and spending are fighting for their political futures.
2026 midterm cheat sheet: Which races to watch on defense
With pollsters predicting that Democrats will flip one or both chambers of Congress, there could be major changes to the roster of defense advocates on Capitol Hill.
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Processor upgrades enable computing at the edge
Avoiding vendor lock and providing more room for sensors and upgrades are critical considerations.
Air Force needs 1,509 combat-ready jets by 2035, service tells Congress
Lt. Gen. David Tabor also confirmed reporting that the Air Force is considering a new build F-16, but said that decision wasn't "urgent."
Saudi Arabia’s nuclear program could outlive its government, so plan accordingly
Nuclear technology can outlive the strategic assumptions that justified its transfer, two experts caution US lawmakers.
Pentagon weighs force posture, costs of rebuilding Middle East bases
“We're meeting with CENTCOM and doing the assessments right now from an installation perspective. Part of this is what will the global posture be in the future, and what does that require us to have?” a senior defense official told reporters today.
Why the midterms could matter for Ukraine aid
Democrats say a victory in November would put military assistance to Kyiv back on the congressional agenda.