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 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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Jul 24, 2025
In total, nearly 150 more Bayrkatar TB2 UAVs are expected to enter service in the coming decade.
Jul 24, 2025
Adm. Daryl Caudle, the nominee to be the U.S. Navy's next Chief of Naval Operations, has warned against not proceeding with the F/A-XX fighter program.
Jul 24, 2025
The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) first domestically produced warplane appears to be making steady progress towards service entry.
Jul 24, 2025
South Korea has identified MUM-T as a critical enabler for future attack helicopter operations, as KAI's Marine Attack Helicopter continues validation trials.