The United States and Israel have long cooperated on defense, including security assistance, joint research, and co-development of some systems. Missile defense…

When budgets fall or stay flat, defense planners must choose among readiness, force size, and modernization. Replacing aging equipment is costly and…

Defense budgets are among the largest items in many national budgets, so they attract scrutiny. Supporters of higher spending argue that deterrence…

From identifying a need to fielding a system, acquisition is a long process. Here are its main stages.

Budget documents use specialized language. This glossary helps you read them.