Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
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.
Jan 09, 2026
A look at why Operation Absolute Resolve has implications far beyond Venezuela.
Jan 16, 2026
Aviation Week Network’s new 2026 Military Fleet & MRO Forecast predicts thata over the course of the next 10 years, 22,132 military aircraft worth $1.2 trillion will be delivered to operators around the world.
Jan 15, 2026
The Global Combat Air Program continues to make quiet progress despite appearing to be in contract limbo.
Jan 14, 2026
Denmark is increasing its military activity in Greenland and may send combat aircraft there amid the U.S. government’s interest in acquiring the island.
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.