Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

Mar 17, 2021
Fighters are the tip of an iceberg of uncertainty about next-gen military aircraft platforms in Europe.
Mar 17, 2021
From shifting fortunes for fighters to shifting dates for space launches, here are some key aerospace and defense milestones for 2021.
Mar 17, 2021
The French Air and Space Force envisions a scaled-down A400M to replace C-130Hs and adversary air-to-air training as a service.
Mar 16, 2021
New technologies that allow dozens of platform configurations to be tested in days will find balance for future systems.
Mar 15, 2021
Speed, electrification and autonomy are among technologies unlocking the potential for VTOL to perform a wider range of missions.
May 15, 2025
President Trump has proposed new “super upgrade” programs for the Lockheed Martin F-35 and F-22, including a twin-engine variant of the F-35 dubbed the F-55.
May 14, 2025
Airbus is teaming up with L3Harris to integrate digital communications infrastructure into the MQ-72C uncrewed military helicopter.
May 14, 2025
The U.S. Army wants to speed up fielding the MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) as it reprioritizes its aviation planning.
May 14, 2025
Technology Service Corp. (TSC) has launched development of a medium-altitude uncrewed aircraft with more than 72 hr. endurance.
May 14, 2025
Airbus will support TAI in developing the Hurjet to meet a requirement to replace the Spanish Air Force's Northrop SF-5 lead-in fighter training aircraft.
May 14, 2025
The U.S. military is currently testing sensors that can be used to track moving aerial targets from space, says Gen. Gregory Guillot.
May 13, 2025
The Italian Air Force has been working to acquire a well-rounded set of assets that will enable it to operate effectively alongside allies in both Europe and Asia, and has funded the purchase of an 25 additional F-35s, bringing Italy’s total planned fleet to 115.
May 13, 2025
The first members of a planned fleet of more than 185 Boeing F-47s fighters could be “operational” between 2025-29, the U.S. Air Force’s top officer said on May 13.