Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Apr 04, 2022
The U.S. must develop propulsion technologies that are not dependent on rare propellants subject to extreme price volatility.
Apr 01, 2022
Aviation Week editors discuss Ted Colbert's appointment and the challenges he faces as the new head of Boeing's $26 billion defense and space unit.
Apr 01, 2022
$194 billion budget proposes deep divestments to free up funding for research and development.
Apr 01, 2022
The service also is increasing funding requests for the Future Vertical Lift program.
Apr 01, 2022
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Dec 09, 2025
Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force have conducted the first air-to-air live-fire test of the MQ-28 Ghost Bat, with the CCA firing an AIM-120 Amraam.
Dec 08, 2025
Boeing and Airbus announced the long-sought finalization of their complex splitting-up of Spirit AeroSystems on Dec. 8.
Dec 08, 2025
Taiwan's Thunder Tiger plans to participate in the U.S. Army’s Drone Dominance program.
Dec 08, 2025
The much-anticipated first flight of the Boeing MQ-25 Stingray for the U.S. Navy has been pushed to early 2026.
Dec 08, 2025
GKN Aerospace Norway and Norwegian Catapult Manufacturing Technology in Kongsberg have signed an agreement.
Dec 08, 2025
Canada’s Defense Investment Agency will manage acquisitions of AEW aircraft, ground-based surveillance radars and air transport fleet upgrades.
Dec 08, 2025
Beehive says Frenzy test results for performance, ignition at altitude, operability, and durability “met or exceeded challenging Air Force requirements.”
Dec 06, 2025
The Pentagon says there is a commitment to deliver a new U.S. Navy fighter even as the F/A-XX source selection process remains stalled and industrial base capacity is uncertain.