Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Apr 25, 2025
The U.S. Navy appears poised to pick either Boeing or Northrop Grumman to develop its next-generation combat aircraft, the F/A-XX. Listen in as Aviation Week editors discuss what's at stake.
Apr 24, 2025
A U.S. Air Force notice raises the possibility of the service fielding a separate aircraft to serve the E-7A role.
Apr 24, 2025
SpaceWerx and The Aerospace Corp. help commercial space companies and prospective government customers get on the same page about technology readiness levels.
Apr 23, 2025
Seeking unprecedented levels of electrical power generation and thermal management, the GCAP engine team has ditched an adaptive-cycle concept.
Apr 18, 2025
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Apr 25, 2025
Offshore helicopter operator Bristow Group has agreed to a long-term support package with Sikorsky to look after its S-92 rotorcraft.
Apr 25, 2025
Turkish Aerospace Industries is in the early stages of assembling the first prototype for the Kaan indigenous fighter project.
Apr 25, 2025
The German Air Force is trying to ease concerns that the Lockheed Martin F-35s it is buying could be operationally impaired by U.S. control over the Joint Strike Fighter's technology.
Apr 25, 2025
Hanwha Aerospace is expanding its engine R&D efforts following Seoul's commitment to pump $2.3 billion into development of a 16,000-lb. domestic fighter engine.
Apr 25, 2025
Hanwha Aerospace is positioning its military MRO capabilities to support the U.S. Defense Department's Regional Sustainment Framework.
Apr 25, 2025
Saab is looking to wrap up negotiations and finalize contracts this year for Gripen E/F deals with Thailand and Colombia, CEO Micael Johansson says.
Apr 24, 2025
A new fleet of small, hydrogen-powered, long-range drones could soon become a feasible option to operate from remote, austere bases.
Apr 24, 2025
The U.S. Air Force is pressing ahead on near-term updates to its refueling fleet for connectivity and survivability as opposed to large-scale modernization.