Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Jul 23, 2021
Sukhoi rolled out the model of a new fighter aircraft during the MAKS show in Russia targeting the export market. Aviation Week editors discuss the design and its prospects in a crowded market.
Jul 23, 2021
Greece’s new Rafales; Army Starts FLRAA competition; Indonesia buys T-50s; and the U.S. Air Force rationale for Global Hawk retirement.
Jul 22, 2021
In a global market awash in fighter options, Russia thinks it’s delivered an elusive winner.
Jul 21, 2021
UK advances drone swarms and combat cloud capabilities to enhance networked warfare.
Jul 20, 2021
Sustainable aviation fuel, synthetic training and electric aircraft form the RAF’s road map for a more ecological defense future.
Jun 11, 2025
The Indonesian Defense Ministry has signed a contract with domestic aerospace prime PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) for six Leonardo AW189 helicopters.
Jun 11, 2025
Artificial intelligence trained through reinforced learning has been allowed to take control of a Saab Gripen fighter aircraft.
Jun 10, 2025
A cost estimate jumped 46% in three years to C$27.7 billion ($20.2 billion) to complete the acquisition of 88 F-35As for the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Jun 10, 2025
A joint venture between Italy’s Leonardo and Turkish UAS manufacturer Baykar will be called LBA Systems, it has emerged ahead of the Paris Air Show.
Jun 10, 2025
Raytheon would offer a new guided rocket in the 2.75-in.-dia. class if USAF moves forward with a proposal to acquire a low-cost, high-speed air-to-air missile.
Jun 10, 2025
The UK Royal Air Force has agreed to a support and sustainment contract for its fleet of new General Atomics Protector MQ-9B uncrewed aircraft systems.
Jun 09, 2025
Better known for its defense services, Metrea is now taking its first forays into aerial firefighting.
Jun 09, 2025
The F-35 Joint Program Office is still months away from finalizing details of the aircraft's new upgrade road map.