Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Sep 09, 2022
Never fully realized, many of thes projects laid the groundwork for future breakthroughs.
Sep 09, 2022
On its 75th anniversary, the service looks to a future using increased autonomy and a further migration of key missions to space.
Sep 09, 2022
Here is an overview of 10 of the service’s top priorities as it looks to shape its future force.
Sep 09, 2022
The service aims to become “ruthless” in selecting development programs under ongoing review.
Sep 08, 2022
Northrop Grumman quietly developed a nickel-alloy combustor that could unlock a decades-long hurdle to rapid propulsion.
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.