Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

Jan 14, 2025
BAE Systems-owned HAPS developer Prismatic is getting ready to flight-test the latest iteration of its PHASA-35 aircraft.
Jan 10, 2025
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Jan 09, 2025
With the Joint Strike Fighter’s Technology Refresh 3 software expected to be cleared for combat this year, Pentagon officials are pressing for more progress.
Jan 09, 2025
Less than a decade ago, Eurofighter partner companies were concerned about the platform’s future. Now production lines are running hot.
Jan 09, 2025
The debut of two new Chinese military aircraft prototypes shows the country’s steady progress, but with several head-scratching design choices.
Jan 14, 2026
NH90 crews from France and Spain will be the first to benefit from an upgraded helmet-mounted sight that will also unlock planned upgrades for the rotorcraft.
Jan 13, 2026
Blended wing body (BWB) startup JetZero says development of its full-size demo will accelerate following a successful Series B financing round.
Jan 13, 2026
Sierra Nevada Company has used its own funding to buy another Bombardier Global 6500 for the U.S. Army’s future ME-11B surveillance aircraft fleet.
Jan 13, 2026
Israel’s Defense Ministry says it signed $6.91 billion in orders for U.S. equipment in 2025.
Jan 13, 2026
Airbus has named Matthieu Louvot to be the new CEO of its helicopter division, replacing Bruno Even, who is stepping down after eight years at the helm.
Jan 13, 2026
South Korea’s Finance Ministry instructed DAPA to revise the mass-production schedule and budget allocation for the KF-21.
Jan 13, 2026
Lockheed Martin is developing two concepts for greatly extending the range of the Sikorsky MH-60R/S Seahawk to offer to the U.S. Navy.
Jan 12, 2026
Germany has ordered eight General Atomics MQ-9B SkyGuardian uncrewed aircraft systems to perform maritime patrol.