Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Jun 16, 2023
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Jun 15, 2023
The UK is signaling Tempest’s lead over the European FCAS with advances in ground test rigs and engine aerodynamic work.
Jun 13, 2023
Aviation Week editors talk with GE’s CEO about the company’s breakup and new focus on aerospace.
Jun 13, 2023
A persistent and worsening cooling system shortfall is finally being addressed in a new upgrade package now being defined by the Joint Program Office.
Jun 09, 2023
Ghost Bat makes its first U.S. appearance for testing; Boeing wants to leverage it in developing collaborative combat aircraft
Apr 18, 2024
Both the UK RAF and the Royal Australian Air Force have formed new squadrons to run their joint F-35 mission data center at Eglin AFB, Florida.
Apr 18, 2024
U.S. startup Electra.aero has received a $1.9 million U.S. Army contract that funds powered wind tunnel testing of its planned hybrid-electric STOL aircraft.
Apr 18, 2024
South Korea is working to establish its own F-35 MRO depot at Cheongju AB by 2027.
Apr 17, 2024
As the U.S. Air Force continues the planned retirement of its A-10 attack jet fleet, the service secretary says one country has reached out with some interest to obtain the aircraft.
Apr 17, 2024
French defense contractor Turgis Gaillard has begun initial ground tests of its Aarok medium-altitude, long-endurance uncrewed aircraft system.
Apr 16, 2024
The F-35 Joint Program Office is now targeting acceptance of a long-awaited avionics upgrade for July.
Apr 16, 2024
The U.S. Navy is now in a “source selection environment” for its future F/A-XX fighter.
Apr 16, 2024
Continued delays and cost increases to the U.S. Air Force’s planned procurement of the Boeing E-7A Wedgetail are raising eyebrows on Capitol Hill.