Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
May 16, 2022
The country's adoption of the Gulfstream G550 for intelligence-gathering aligns with the trend of modifying special-mission business jets.
May 13, 2022
The war in Ukraine is revealing the vulnerability of attack helicopters to man-portable air-defense systems. Defense analyst Sash Tusa joins Aviation Week editors to discuss options that the U.S. Army will consider at its EDGE 22 exercise, how manufacturers could protect future rotorcraft and whether those ideas make sense.
May 13, 2022
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
May 12, 2022
Russia blamed for Viasat attack; MQ-9B adds short-takeoff capability; U.S., Japan to study loyal wingman; and Black Hawk sustainment.
May 09, 2022
Sikorsky looks for new international buyers, upgrades for U.S. Army helos.
Jul 27, 2025
The Royal Thai Air Force has deployed two Saab JAS 39C/D Gripens alongside a pair of Lockheed Martin F-16A/Bs to conduct precision air strikes against Cambodian military targets, as armed clashes along the border enter a third day.
Jul 25, 2025
France has begun test flights of a Dassault Aviation Falcon 8X due to serve as its future signals intelligence aircraft.
Jul 25, 2025
Taiwan’s military will procure 48,750 drones over the next two years from domestic manufacturers, according to a government tender notice published this week.
Jul 25, 2025
Turkish Aerospace Industries has revealed the redesign of its 12-metric-ton T925 utility helicopter.
Jul 25, 2025
Turkish Aerospace Industries has received the first major government order for the Gokbey utility helicopter, securing a deal for 57 from the military.
Jul 25, 2025
India says it has begun test firings of an indigenously developed air-to-ground missile from a quadcopter.
Jul 25, 2025
An F-35B damaged 2.5 years ago during a crash landing will be fixed and returned to the fleet, says the Air National Guard pilot who ejected from the aircraft.
Jul 25, 2025
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