Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

Nov 19, 2025
China’s United Aircraft carried out the first flight of its R6000 large tiltrotor UAS, roughly a year after the initial prototype rolled off the assembly line.
Nov 19, 2025
A Hanwha turbofan engine scheduled for completion in 2028 is a candidate to re-engine the Lockheed Martin Vectis, a CCA designed by Skunk Works.
Nov 19, 2025
Edge Group's new propulsion business Powertech recently completed the preliminary design of a 1,200 lb.-thrust turbofan.
Nov 19, 2025
The first prototype of the Su-75 combat aircraft is closing in on its first flight, according to the CEO of Sukhoi’s parent company Rostec.
Nov 19, 2025
France’s air chief is calling for more Rafales to form a dedicated nuclear squadron, which may ease training loads but create delivery schedule challenges.
Nov 18, 2025
Ursa Major, a startup that builds propulsion systems for hypersonics, solid rocket motors, in-space mobility and space launch, has raised $100 million.
Nov 18, 2025
Airbus sees a potential opening to address a NATO need to find an alternative platform to Boeing’s E-7 airborne early warning aircraft.
Nov 18, 2025
BAE Systems has teamed up with Boeing and Saab to offer the T-7 for a UK Royal Air Force need to replace an aging fleet of Hawk T1s and T2s flown by the Red Arrows and student pilots.