Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

Sep 28, 2018
Boeing’s Leonardo-designed aircraft eclipses Sikorsky to win $2 billion Huey replacement contract.
Sep 27, 2018
U.S. Air Force’s contract for trainers comes on the heels of Huey replacement and carrier-based UAV wins.
Sep 26, 2018
The Japanese defense ministry hopes to get funding to Subaru to begin production of UH-Xs in the fiscal year beginning in April 2019.
Sep 26, 2018
It could come down to a matter of timing, as the U.S. Army balances its requirements for new armed reconnaissance and long-range assault rotorcraft.
Sep 21, 2018
Can Lockheed Martin’s global production system meet ambitious delivery, pricing targets?
Sep 02, 2024
In its budget proposal, the Defense Ministry is requesting funds to modernize the Japan Aerospace Defense Ground Environment (JADGE), Tokyo's answer to NORAD.
Aug 30, 2024
The service in its upcoming fiscal 2026 budget request, to be released next year, will increase the MG-139 program of record to at least 56 helicopters.
Aug 30, 2024
The military transport’s four-turboprop layout would allow inflight testing of hydrogen combustion engines with flexibility and safety.
Aug 30, 2024
The companies signed the Aug. 30 deal in India that is intended to create a new engine, called Aravalli.
Aug 30, 2024
Airbus and Lockheed have pulled the plug on their respective efforts to win a UK Defense Ministry competition to introduce a new fleet of medium rotorcraft.
Aug 30, 2024
Russia's United Engine Corporation (UEC) plans to launch production of smaller engines to address the country’s war-driven demand for more uncrewed aircraft.
Aug 30, 2024
A Boeing F-15 could become the first U.S. Air Force aircraft to experiment with a podded, boom-equipped air-to-air refueling system after AFWerx contract awards.
Aug 29, 2024
By 2034, the in-service fleet of Saab JAS 39E/F Gripens will have grown to 130, with the Thailand sale potentially raising that total by 12 to 14 aircraft.