Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Nov 29, 2023
Helped by international players, the UAE has become a regional leader in space.
Nov 29, 2023
Hybrid eSTOL flies; sea-based high-speed VTOL; China’s electric regional; Piasecki’s tilt-duct ARES revived.
Nov 23, 2023
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Nov 22, 2023
A diverse portfolio of UAE-built UAS and missiles needs engines, and the Edge Group wants to use local options.
Nov 21, 2023
The bomber’s public first flight kicks off an intensive test campaign and more funding for Northrop Grumman.
Nov 29, 2023
A U.S Air Force Bell/Boeing CV-22 Osprey has crashed into the waters off southwestern Japan, killing at least one of the eight on board.
Nov 29, 2023
The first flight of Sirtap—which Airbus says will have an endurance of 20 hr. and be certified to fly in segregated airspace—is planned for 2025.
Nov 28, 2023
A preliminary design review for the F-35 Engine Core Upgrade is scheduled by the end of January, paving the way to start the next phase of development.
Nov 28, 2023
Slovenia is to purchase six Leonardo AW139M twin-engine medium helicopters from Italy as part of a modernization of Slovenia’s military.
Nov 28, 2023
Three F-16s of the 32 purchased by Romania left the Rygge airbase near Oslo on Nov. 28 following upgrade and maintenance to prepare them for Romanian service.
Nov 28, 2023
Omni has placed orders for two General Electric CT7-2E1-powered AW189s and will be the Latin American launch customer for the Safran Aneto 1K-powered AW189K.
Nov 28, 2023
Plans for Sukhoi Su-35 fighters, Mil Mi-28 helicopters and Yak-130 jet trainers to enter Iranian service have reportedly been finalized.
Nov 27, 2023
The S-70M aircraft, built by PZL-Mielec in Poland, will be used for maritime and land search and rescue, firefighting, transport and medical emergency support.