Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
May 26, 2022
Test flights of Australian-built scramjet-powered drone targets technology for space launch system and hypersonic defense applications.
May 25, 2022
NHIndustries partners are taking steps to boost in-service rates, but it may be too little too late for some operators.
May 25, 2022
B-21’s loads calibration about half complete; rollout still expected this year.
May 24, 2022
France and Spain have committed to an upgrade that will keep Airbus’ Tiger relevant until the 2050s. However, Germany has yet to follow.
May 20, 2022
Can Magic Carpet render undergraduate carrier landings unnecessary for future Navy pilots
Oct 23, 2025
The U.S. Coast Guard is set to buy additional MH-60 helicopters from Sikorsky as part of its continued growth of the fleet.
Oct 23, 2025
Hybrid Air Vehicles, developer of the Airlander 10 hybrid airship, says it has secured reservations for three aircraft for military use.
Oct 23, 2025
London’s Metropolitan Police service has launched a pilot drone service to see if the technology can help them respond more quickly to emergency calls.
Oct 23, 2025
German aircraft engine maker MTU remains hopeful the French/German/Spanish Future Combat Air System program will move forward.
Oct 23, 2025
L3Harris plans to start testing a podded version of the ALQ-254(V)1 Viper Shield EW system for retrofits on fielded Lockheed Martin F-16 Blk. 70/72s.
Oct 23, 2025
South Korea, Japan and Taiwan are possible sales targets in Asia for the newly unveiled X-BAT VTOL collaborative combat aircraft, a Sheild AI official says.
Oct 23, 2025
Replacing the Bangladesh Air Force’s aging fighter fleet is a top priority, but difficult financial conditions and political uncertainty have led to reduced defense budgets for fiscal 2026.
Oct 22, 2025
The Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) design needs to have “full-spectrum” low-observability and ultra-long range built in, the RAF's programs head says.