Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

Apr 18, 2025
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Apr 16, 2025
Aviation photographers submit their best shots from Sun ‘n Fun to the annual Aviation Week Photo Contest.
Apr 11, 2025
Renowned aircraft designer Darold Cummings explores questions raised by Boeing’s F-47 NGAD design.
Apr 11, 2025
The helicopter unit of Airbus is close to realizing its 15-year-old vision of the H145 as an armed and autonomous attack and scout helicopter.
Apr 11, 2025
The decision to avoid carrier-representative landings means less engineering and faster development.
Jan 27, 2026
Boeing is convincing observers and stakeholders it has turned the corner on its recovery, despite having a financially noisy fourth quarter of 2025
Jan 27, 2026
Boeing is reviewing a potential durability issue on the GE Aerospace GE9X engine powering the 777X.
Jan 27, 2026
The U.S. Air Force in December 2025 awarded Northrop Grumman contracts for the next production lot of B-21 Raider bombers.
Jan 27, 2026
The Indonesian Air Force has taken delivery of its first three Dassault Rafale B fighters, a key milestone in a long-running combat aircraft recapitalization.
Jan 27, 2026
Embraer and Adani Defense and Aerospace have announced their intention to build a final assembly line in India, and they will also collaborate on advancing India’s regional aircraft sector.
Jan 27, 2026
Hypersonic vehicle developer Polaris won a German contract to build and flight test a fully reusable system with satellite deployment capability.
Jan 26, 2026
Airbus Helicopters claims to have secured a 50% share of the medium twin-engine segment that has largely been dominated for years by Leonardo’s AW139.
Jan 26, 2026
Portugal has taken delivery of its fourth Embraer KC-390 airlifter and its first to be equipped for aerial refueling.