Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

Jul 17, 2020
U.S. military and space organizations show off some of their latest weapons and rockets.
Jul 17, 2020
An analysis shows that a disruptive acquisition strategy for the Next-Generation Air Dominance program would reduce costs.
Jul 17, 2020
With over 50% of the world’s fleet now leased, engine lessors are becoming an increasingly important player, involved in every aspect of the engine…
Jul 16, 2020
Actions for this year: choose contracting arrangements, a prime contractor and foreign partners, and allocate funds.
Jul 15, 2020
President Matthew Bromberg on COVID-19, production increases and future development efforts.
Sep 12, 2023
The powdered metal issues plaguing Pratt & Whitney’s geared turbofan engines have not affected the company’s largest military engine programs.
Sep 11, 2023
To get there, AMC boss Gen. Mike Minihan says he is in the short term looking at year’s-end funding changes.
Sep 11, 2023
DARPA awarded the LongShot program to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) in February 2021 after a competitive selection process.
Sep 11, 2023
The Czech Republic has claimed that acquiring and operating Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter will be cheaper than operating Saab’s Gripen E.
Sep 11, 2023
The Satellite Launch and Recovery Package will enable U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) to have a smaller logistics and personnel footprint for MQ-9 operations.
Sep 11, 2023
The Boeing E-7 Wedgetail buy is described as “extremely poor value for money,” with the UK paying £1.89 billion for three, rather than £2.15 billion for five.
Sep 08, 2023
The UK plans to contract with Airbus to support its Puma rotorcraft until 2028, as officials continue to delay launching a tender for a fleet successor.
Sep 08, 2023
The Danish government has expressed frustration over mounting delays in the arrival of Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters.