Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

Jan 30, 2020
As Pentagon officials come to grips with challenges facing hypersonic boost-glide missiles, air-breathing alternatives are gaining speed.
Jan 30, 2020
How will U.S. refuel aircraft?; Poland set to sign for F-35s; Raytheon’s new missile-warning data contract; Russia to export the Mi-38.
Jan 29, 2020
After Singapore, Indonesia likely to order first. The Philippines has narrowed its choice down to the F-16 and Gripen.
Jan 28, 2020
How the U.S. Air Force plans to disrupt command and control, military acquisition and the industrial base with ABMS.
Jan 28, 2020
The city-state’s air bases are increasingly vulnerable. It obviously sees STOVL as an answer.
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.
Jun 09, 2025
Leonardo Helicopters is offering to provide anti-submarine warfare mission-configured AW101 helicopters to the Norwegian military.
Jun 09, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump issued executive orders directing FAA to take immediate action to expand drone operations and strengthen counter-drone capabilities.
Jun 06, 2025
The U.S. Air Force has formally stood up a new unit charged with figuring out how to best operate upcoming Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA).
Jun 06, 2025
A system that can locate a target cellphone at ranges of up to 20 km has become the primary sensor for Norway’s search-and-rescue (SAR) helicopters.