Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

Jan 23, 2026
Lawmakers are blasting the Pentagon for wasting time and money for the U.S. Navy fighter program.
Jan 23, 2026
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Jan 20, 2026
The U.S. Army over the past two years has rolled out major changes to its aviation forces, largely in response to lessons learned in the Russia-Ukraine War.
Jan 14, 2026
The need to refresh and bolster air forces in Southeast Asia outpaces the urgency for action.
Jan 14, 2026
Astro Mechanica’s hybrid-electric powerplant operates as a turbofan, turbojet and ramjet.
Jun 25, 2026
Airbus Defense and Space is ramping up production rates of its C295 twin-turboprop airlifter to meet demand from domestic and international customers.
Jun 25, 2026
The Belgian Air Force has joined the growing number of Airbus H145M operators after taking delivery of its first aircraft of the type on June 23.
Jun 24, 2026
A key weapon against large attack drones needs an upgrade with an all-weather, active seeker, the Defense Innovation Unit says.
Jun 24, 2026
U.S. startup Skyryse has partnered with Robinson Helicopter to integrate its SkyOS automated flight control system into the R66 helo to develop a Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
Jun 24, 2026
The U.S. Navy’s air and sea commands are jointly looking for new ways to protect key ships and maritime choke points from the growing threats of swarming drones.
Jun 24, 2026
Government-owned software that enables swarming autonomy behaviors between collaborative uncrewed and crewed aircraft will require a primary developer, the U.S. Air Force says.
Jun 24, 2026
The British government says it will finalize its Defense Investment Plan (DIP) once due last year before the NATO summit gathering in Ankara on July 7.
Jun 23, 2026
Lockheed Martin has delivered six F-35Bs to the U.S. Marine Corps without radars due to ongoing delays with a powerful new upgrade.