Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
May 22, 2020
The U.S. Air Force, in the midst of modernizing its bomber fleet, launched a competition on May 19 for 608 engines to keep the B-52 Stratofortress in business beyond 2030. Aviation Week editors Jen DiMascio, Steve Trimble and Guy Norris discuss the competition and what's driving the global resurgence in platforms with firepower.
May 21, 2020
Special Forces looking for low-cost options to support ground troops in remote areas.
May 19, 2020
The 160th Special Operations Regiment is eager to shed hand-me-down fleets, but will Army decisions let them?
May 19, 2020
Germany is leading on taking an ethical and responsible approach to the technologies in FCAS. When will its partners follow?
May 15, 2020
The U.S. military continues to expand the operational envelope of its X-37B robotic spaceplanes amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Aug 18, 2023
The Black Hawk is part of an order for six of the type placed by Portugal a year ago to boost the country's aerial firefighting capabilities.
Aug 17, 2023
The aircraft in yellow and green primer paint was shown crossing a street dividing Boeing’s factory from the airport.
Aug 17, 2023
Germany’s Rheinmetall is to supply Ukraine with its LUNA Next Generation (NG) tactical uncrewed aircraft system.
Aug 16, 2023
The award completes a yearlong selection process managed by the Defense Innovation Unit.
Aug 16, 2023
The Airbus A340 was unable to retract its flaps, forcing it to dump fuel and return German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and her delegation to Abu Dhabi.
Aug 15, 2023
UK-based C-130 Hercules maintenance, repair and overhaul specialist Marshall Aerospace will service and modify the South African Air Force’s fleet of C-130s.
Aug 15, 2023
The Ka-32A11M, designed by Russian Helicopters for firefighting, had originally been due to be signed off by the Russian authorities at the end of last year.
Aug 15, 2023
Japan reportedly aims to deepen cooperation with the Italian Air Force, as well as acquire knowledge of F-35 operations.