Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

Mar 27, 2026
NASA aeronautics, hit by cuts and losses, is being revitalized under Administrator Jared Isaacman with a focus on experimental X-planes.
Mar 26, 2026
Four bidders remain in the Flight School Next program as the U.S. Army weighs a shift to single-engine aircraft and contractor-led training.
Mar 20, 2026
Gulf airlines continue to face heavy disruption, while U.S. carriers deal with a fuel cost surge and must compete against largely hedged European airlines.
Mar 18, 2026
The Paraguayan Air Force’s current modernization efforts are centered on overhauling attack aircraft, which are considered essential for countering organized crime.
Mar 18, 2026
Robinson Helicopter is growing its business with new uncrewed aircraft, military training bids and development of a larger utility helicopter.
Mar 27, 2026
De Havilland Canada is advancing assembly of the first new-build DHC-515 waterbombers after securing a wave of orders from Europe and Canada.
Mar 27, 2026
Norway has pledged to increase defense spending and accelerate the introduction of new warships and associated helicopters.
Mar 27, 2026
The Indian Air Force can proceed with plans to buy a host of defense equipment.
Mar 27, 2026
NATO’s Multinational Multi-Role Tanker Transport Unit (MMU) has declared full operational capability, fewer than six years since the first aircraft was delivered.
Mar 25, 2026
The character of Iranian drone and missile barrages on Middle East countries since Feb. 28 may reflect lessons from Russian attacks on Ukraine.
Mar 25, 2026
Army’s FARA cancellation freed $4.4B, but GAO reports $2.3B shifted to non-aviation projects like barracks upgrades and OSD priorities.
Mar 25, 2026
Saudi Arabia will establish a national aerial firefighting service using Thrush agricultural aircraft.
Mar 25, 2026
UK and Turkey seal £8B Typhoon deal including pilot training and defense industry support, with first jets due by 2030.