Defense Budgets & Policy

Executive Summary: The U.S. Department of Defense is moving to accelerate procurement of Boeing F-15EX Eagle II fighters as older F-15C/D aircraft …

Romania is moving deeper into Europe’s expanding defense industrial strategy as the EU pushes member states to jointly acquire military equipment and …

Executive Summary: Finland’s Ministry of Defence announced that national defense and security related spending will surpass NATO’s proposed 1.5% benchmark in 2026. …

Executive Summary: Germany will acquire a 40% stake in KNDS during the Franco German defense firm’s planned Frankfurt stock market listing, matching …

The dispute highlights growing tensions over the future scale, affordability, and strategic direction of next generation U.S. missile defense programs. Executive Summary: …

The United Kingdom is expanding its national security toolkit as concerns grow over hostile foreign influence, espionage, and covert proxy activity. Executive …

Executive Summary: Switzerland’s planned acquisition of the F-35A fighter jet is facing renewed political and financial scrutiny as projected lifecycle costs continue …

The nominations underscore the Pentagon’s growing reliance on reserve and National Guard leadership for global and domestic operations. Executive Summary: Secretary of …

Executive Summary: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth testified before Congress on May 12, 2026, revealing that the War Department’s shift to multiyear, …

Executive Summary: Britain’s National Wealth Fund has made its first defense-sector investment, committing £25 million ($34 million) to Bristol-based engineering firm Rowden. …