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 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.
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.