Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

Apr 09, 2026
Sierra Nevada Co. begins modification and testing on 747s that will fly nuclear command and control for the next 50 years.
Apr 08, 2026
As of April 8, U.S. forces struck more than 13,000 targets inside Iran—4,000 of which were dynamic targets, meaning targets of opportunity that arose after a mission had started, Caine says.
Apr 08, 2026
MGI Engineering says it has demonstrated its TigerShark uncrewed platform can reach speeds of 750 km/h, operate in GPS-denied areas and strike targets out to 1,000 km.
Apr 08, 2026
MTU Aero Engines expands into drone propulsion with AeroDesignWorks acquisition, boosting European systems and missile power tech.
Apr 08, 2026
South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration has rolled out the first production model of its MUAV uncrewed aerial system ahead of its entry into service planned for 2027.
Apr 08, 2026
BAE Systems has demonstrated the ability to fire guided rockets from the Eurofighter to provide lower-cost means for the fighter to down one-way attack drones.
Apr 07, 2026
State-owned aviation company Enaer delivered the first prototype of the T-40 Newen primary trainer to the Chilean air force during an April 6 ceremony at the FIDAE air show.
Apr 07, 2026
A survivability upgrade is coming for the Sikorsky HH-60W Jolly Green II fleet that rescued the pilot and weapon system officer of a Boeing F-15E that was shot down over Iran on April 2.