Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
May 29, 2025
The CEO talks about his plans for a turnaround, Boeing’s future in space, when it might launch a new airliner and the huge F-47 fighter win.
May 27, 2025
The Edwards AFB test flight of Quarterhorse Mk.1 marks the first step on a path to follow-on high-speed test aircraft, including autonomous uncrewed products.
May 23, 2025
Once unthinkable, Europe now outspends the U.S. in some defense figures, but building back its arsenal will take time.
May 22, 2025
From helicopters to space, Europe is investing to advance next-generation systems.
May 22, 2025
The Pentagon’s targeting of major Army Aviation priorities came as a surprise to many, and officials question the ramifications.
Feb 02, 2026
DOD's new National Defense Strategy raises questions on the future of USAF's “North Star” ahead of what will be a transformational budget plan to come.
Feb 02, 2026
The Republic of Singapore Air Force is opting to acquire secondhand Lockheed Martin C-130H aircraft as an interim measure to replace some aging C-130B/Hs.
Feb 02, 2026
Connectivity provider Gogo is mounting a push to outfit some of the hundreds of C-130s with a new rear hatch to enable in-flight satellite links for special forces and other uses.
Feb 02, 2026
A U.S. Army plan to go to a pure fleet of AH-64E Apaches by retiring its D models is starting to have ripple effects internationally, and Boeing is taking that as an opportunity to bring on more interest in the E model while also touting new capabilities the gunship will have.
Feb 02, 2026
Boeing announced Feb. 2 it picked Australian company Ferra Engineering to produce wing kits for an anti-submarine torpedo for its P-8A maritime patrol aircraft.
Feb 02, 2026
The U.S. approved a $6.67 billion export package for Israel that includes potential orders for 30 Boeing AH-64 Apache helicopters, additional Leonardo AW-119Kx helicopters and ground systems.
Feb 02, 2026
USAF may need to look at moving more quickly to develop a new airlifter based on the heavy use the Boeing C-17 has seen, the service’s top planner says.
Feb 02, 2026
Boeing Australia expects to have the operational version of its MQ-28 Ghost Bat flying for that nation’s air force by 2028 as it uses momentum there to garner international interest for a later block of the collaborative combat aircraft.