Getting in on the Lab Floor: Industry Must Adapt to Pentagon RDT&E Shifts
The DoD's 2020 budget proves its commitment to using development models to rapidly bring promising tech through unprecedented RDT&E funding.
Think Bigger: The Future of Unmanned Systems and the Next Major Shift in Aviation
A study by Avascent and AIA examines the future of unmanned systems and how large UAS represent a cornerstone of future aviation
THE SCORECARD: Allied Preparedness in an “America First” World
An analysis of allied defense capabilities and preparedness should the US follow through on the "America First" strategy.
Avascent on the Record: Defense Spending in the Trump Administration: Making Sense of the Early Numbers
Avascent on the Record provides context to the Trump administration's defense budget request, expected to be announced in the coming days.
Avascent On The Record: The Pentagon and $125 billion of Bureaucratic Waste
Avascent on the Record analyzes the Washington Post story reporting the Pentagon buried a study finding $125 billion in waste.
Dynamics of International Military Modernization
The pattern of international defense spending is rapidly changing as emerging defense markets in the developing world catch up with more mature, established markets.
Top Trends in Defense 2014-2024
Defense spending is shifting from the US and Europe to Asia and MENA, to remain competitive, defense firms must analyze evolving trends in military requirements.