Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Oct 21, 2020
Future trainer could tutor pilots for European Future Combat Air System.
Oct 19, 2020
Leonardo tests advanced integrated radar and electronic warfare system planned for UK Tempest Future Combat Aircraft System.
Oct 15, 2020
Extended-range GMLRS to enter flight tests; AH-1W next steps; Dutch to hunt for airlifter in 2021; Philippines receive A-29s.
Oct 14, 2020
The Japanese Air Self-Defense Force has begun work on how to exploit its new RC-2 sigint aircraft, converted from an airlifter prototype.
Oct 14, 2020
Mixed congressional reaction on the Pentagon’s radical proposal to redesign the U.S. Navy for a future war with China.
Jul 29, 2025
Russia has launched a crash program to harden military airfields near the border with Ukraine in response to Kyiv’s successful strikes with one-way attack UAS.
Jul 29, 2025
Spain's Indra says it has completed the acquisition of uncrewed aircraft systems manufacturer Aertec Defense & Aerial System.
Jul 29, 2025
Aviation Week rode along on the KC-135 as it participated in the last scheduled day of flying as part of AMC’s massive Mobility Guardian 2025 exercise.
Jul 28, 2025
Gulfstream has delivered the last two G650 large-cabin, long-range business jets to the Italian Air Force, ending the jet’s 13-year run.
Jul 28, 2025
The UK is adding trials of high-altitude balloons to its effort deploy stratospheric capabilities for intelligence gathering and communications functions.
Jul 28, 2025
Indonesia has committed to purchasing 48 of the Turkish Aerospace Industries Kaan combat aircraft, becoming the type's first export customer.
Jul 27, 2025
The Royal Thai Air Force has deployed two Saab JAS 39C/D Gripens alongside a pair of Lockheed Martin F-16A/Bs to conduct precision air strikes against Cambodian military targets, as armed clashes along the border enter a third day.
Jul 25, 2025
France has begun test flights of a Dassault Aviation Falcon 8X due to serve as its future signals intelligence aircraft.