Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
May 11, 2018
The Army’s future aviation force will be a mix of unmanned and optionally piloted platforms that can fly farther, faster and be as agile as today’s fleet.
May 10, 2018
The U.S. Army is shadowing Canada’s collaboration with Boeing on autonomous flight control technology. for the CH-147F.
May 08, 2018
Aircrew are still reporting dangerous, unexplained physiological episodes in the cockpit. And the service still has no idea why.
May 08, 2018
France has the lead role in the Franco-German future combat air system, but some, including the country’s financial watchdog, question equality of roles.
Apr 30, 2018
New European fighter will maintain Europe’s industrial capability but come with a hefty price tag. Cover photo: Tony Osborne/AW&ST
Oct 16, 2024
The Army first stood down its rotary-wing fleets in April 2023 following a series of crashes.
Oct 16, 2024
Start-up rotary-wing aircraft manufacturer Hill Helicopters has pushed the first flight of its HX50 single-engine turbine helicopter back 12 months citing the need to expand in-house manufacturing capability.
Oct 16, 2024
Both the UK and Japan have ratified the GIGO treaty, and Italian lawmakers are expected to approve it shortly.
Oct 16, 2024
New submissions to the Dutch Parliament from the Netherlands Defense Ministry have confirmed that 12 will now be acquired.
Oct 16, 2024
The armed forces will receive deliveries of some €10.6 billion of new equipment, including new aircraft, helicopters and uncrewed aircraft systems.
Oct 16, 2024
MHI has begun developing collaborative combat aircraft which it hopes to mass produce by leveraging Mitsubishi's strong automobile industrial capability.
Oct 15, 2024
The Total Defense bill notes that the process of making a decision on the future combat aircraft will require broad political support.
Oct 15, 2024
Each family member is distinct in terms of shape and performance capabilities, a design artifact from their origins as targets for testing counter-UAS weapons.