Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Jan 20, 2026
The U.S. Army over the past two years has rolled out major changes to its aviation forces, largely in response to lessons learned in the Russia-Ukraine War.
Jan 14, 2026
The need to refresh and bolster air forces in Southeast Asia outpaces the urgency for action.
Jan 14, 2026
Astro Mechanica’s hybrid-electric powerplant operates as a turbofan, turbojet and ramjet.
Jan 09, 2026
Richard Aboulafia joins Check 6 to discuss how 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for two next-generation fighter programs conceived in Europe: FCAS and GCAP.
Jan 09, 2026
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Feb 24, 2026
Elbit Systems has been contracted to upgrade Israeli Air Force UH-60 Black Hawks to improve pilot situational awareness.
Feb 24, 2026
The U.S. Air Force has begun a new phase in testing its Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
Feb 24, 2026
L3Harris sees a need to increase the U.S. program of record for its OA-1K Skyraider II for special operations.
Feb 24, 2026
Lockheed Martin in a recent test showed its autonomy software’s ability to take control of a fighter jet and evade a simulated incoming missile.
Feb 23, 2026
The U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman have reached an agreement to increase production capacity of the B-21.
Feb 23, 2026
Honeywell has received a prototype design contract from the USAF's Propulsion Directorate for its SkyShot 1600, a new small engine targeting the CCA market.
Feb 23, 2026
Italian authorities are investigating the loss of roughly €17 million ($20 million) in spare parts inventory for military aircraft.
Feb 23, 2026
GE Aerospace and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions have won a $12.4 million USAF contract to complete preliminary design of the GEK1500 engine.