Europe’s push for independent defense surveillance capabilities is accelerating as Helsing and OHB launch a new tactical space reconnaissance partnership. Executive Summary: …
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May 2026
- Policy & StrategyDefense Budgets & Policy
Pentagon Rejects $1.2 Trillion Golden Dome Estimate As Missile Defense Debate Intensifies
by Samuel Drake | Defense Analyst 3 readThe dispute highlights growing tensions over the future scale, affordability, and strategic direction of next generation U.S. missile defense programs. Executive Summary: …
- Aerospace & AviationFighter Jets & Military Aircraft
Pentagon Races To Replace $2.6 Billion In Aircraft Lost During Operation Epic Fury As Congress Demands Full Accounting
Executive Summary: A Congressional Research Service report dated May 13, 2026, formally documents the loss or significant damage of 42 U.S. military …
- Global News
Russia Moves To Expand Combat Experience As Chinese-Trained Volunteers Return To Ukraine War
New intelligence claims are raising questions about unofficial military cooperation between Moscow and Beijing as the Ukraine war continues to evolve. Executive …
- Aerospace & AviationFighter Jets & Military Aircraft
UK Moves To Fund GCAP Fighter As Pressure Builds To Keep 2035 Sixth-Generation Jet On Track
The UK is accelerating investment in its future combat air system as competition over sixth-generation air dominance intensifies globally. Executive Summary: The …
- Naval & MaritimeNaval Strategy & Maritime Security
UK Firm RAD Launches Vessel Autonomy System To Advance Naval Navigation Automation
by Samuel Drake | Defense Analyst 3 readExecutive Summary: British firm RAD has introduced a vessel autonomy system designed to support automated navigation and vessel control in maritime environments. …
- Naval & MaritimeAircraft Carriers
Trump Class Nuclear Battleship Plan Raises Questions Over Cost And Shipyard Capacity
by Samuel Drake | Defense Analyst 3 readExecutive Summary: A proposed Trump class nuclear battleship concept linked to modern naval force expansion has triggered debate over affordability and industrial …
Executive Summary: Germany has expanded its procurement of the Joint Strike Missile produced by Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to support integration with …
- Cyber & Space Defense
Northrop Grumman Secures $398 Million Deal For Protected Tactical SATCOM Prototype
Executive Summary: The U.S. Space Force has awarded Northrop Grumman a $398 million contract to develop the Enhanced Protected Tactical Satellite Communications …
- Aerospace & AviationDrones & UAVs
U.S. Air Force Expands MQ-9 Reaper Strike Capability With GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb Integration
Executive Summary: The U.S. Air Force has expanded the combat capability of the MQ-9 Reaper by integrating the GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb …
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