Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Dec 03, 2021
The unfortunate end of Firefly Alpha’s launch 2.5 min. into its flight and Falcon 9 and Atlas V soaring to orbit top our editors’ picks.
Dec 03, 2021
Brazil’s first F-39E Gripen, Israeli Apaches, U.S. Air Force A-10s and dueling rockets over Gaza and Israel are among our editors’ favorites.
Dec 02, 2021
The four-nation Eurodrone has been designed to allow capability growth as nations eye new missions for the MALE UAS.
Dec 01, 2021
Chinese show of force near Taiwan; LaPlante to lead Pentagon acquisitions; SOCOM orders 6 Chinooks; and the U.S. finishes posture review.
Nov 30, 2021
DRDO Chairman G. Satheesh Reddy says the nation has a road map to boost weapon sales dramatically in five years.
Apr 25, 2025
Hanwha Aerospace is expanding its engine R&D efforts following Seoul's commitment to pump $2.3 billion into development of a 16,000-lb. domestic fighter engine.
Apr 25, 2025
Hanwha Aerospace is positioning its military MRO capabilities to support the U.S. Defense Department's Regional Sustainment Framework.
Apr 25, 2025
Saab is looking to wrap up negotiations and finalize contracts this year for Gripen E/F deals with Thailand and Colombia, CEO Micael Johansson says.
Apr 24, 2025
A new fleet of small, hydrogen-powered, long-range drones could soon become a feasible option to operate from remote, austere bases.
Apr 24, 2025
The U.S. Air Force is pressing ahead on near-term updates to its refueling fleet for connectivity and survivability as opposed to large-scale modernization.
Apr 24, 2025
Poland’s PZL-Swidnik has completed the first flight of a locally-assembled Leonardo AW149 battlefield utility helicopter for the Polish Army.
Apr 24, 2025
Belgium is set to acquire additional F-35 Joint Strike Fighters as part of plans to grow the country’s defense spending to the equivalent of 2% of GDP.
Apr 24, 2025
The AW149’s Polish contract provides a much-needed foothold in the medium-lift military helicopter market, where it faces stiff competition against more established platforms.