Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

Jan 03, 2020
Japan is allowing three years to tighten the concept design for the NGF. The latest drawing suggests heightened emphasis on range.
Jan 01, 2020
Tricky parachuting maneuvers, Russian mid-air refueling, a farewell flight and a missile shot make this gallery worth a look.
Jan 01, 2020
Digital backbone for FVL; USAF eyes eVTOL; autonomous ag aircraft; drone deliveries in industrial park; better carbon fiber for space.
Dec 31, 2019
Greek demonstrations promote the General Atomics Reaper’s maritime patrol capabilities.
Dec 30, 2019
A selection of photos from the 2019 Aviation Week Photo Contest focusing on defense/U.S. fighters
Jun 04, 2025
The U.S. Army’s program of evaluating new counter-drone technologies recently conducted its sixth test event.
Jun 04, 2025
The acquisition of Grob Aircraft, which still needs regulatory approvals, would add around 275 Grob employees to Helsing, as well as its flight facilities.
Jun 04, 2025
The Royal Thai Air Force has officially selected the Saab Gripen E/F for its multi-role fighter requirement, as Bangkok and Stockholm wrap negotiations.
Jun 03, 2025
A new acquisition channel has opened to introduce first-person vehicle (FPV) drones and UAS for other domains into the U.S. military inventory.
Jun 03, 2025
GE Aerospace believes the fielding of the first adaptive cycle engine for fighter aircraft could be accelerated.
Jun 03, 2025
The Czech Defense Ministry has agreed to a proposed offer from Sweden for the continued lease of Saab Gripen combat aircraft, prior to replacement by the F-35.
Jun 03, 2025
South Korean prosecutors have decided not to indict engineers from PTDI for allegedly accessing unauthorized information related to the KF-21 fighter.
Jun 02, 2025
The EC has green lighted a planned industry joint venture that will go on to develop the fighter aircraft at the heart of the Global Combat Air Program.