Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

Oct 19, 2018
Dassault’s Rafale deal in India is under political pressure, but the airframer is adamant that an offset contract will materialize this year.
Oct 17, 2018
Aero Vodochody has rolled out an L-39 for the 21st century. But can it bring in the orders?
Oct 16, 2018
Airbus Helicopters will begin final assembly of its Racer high-speed hybrid rotorcraft demonstrator in the fourth quarter of 2019.
Oct 12, 2018
Boeing fears that a major CH-47 upgrade could be delayed as the U.S. Army looks for budget savings.
Oct 10, 2018
Britain has begun long-awaited carrier trials in which the new 65,000-ton Queen Elizabeth-class is operating with the F-35B Lightning II for the first time.
Apr 28, 2025
Airbus says it is getting ready to demonstrate an automatic night refueling capability for its A330 MRTT after completing certification tests of the technology.
Apr 25, 2025
Offshore helicopter operator Bristow Group has agreed to a long-term support package with Sikorsky to look after its S-92 rotorcraft.
Apr 25, 2025
Turkish Aerospace Industries is in the early stages of assembling the first prototype for the Kaan indigenous fighter project.
Apr 25, 2025
The German Air Force is trying to ease concerns that the Lockheed Martin F-35s it is buying could be operationally impaired by U.S. control over the Joint Strike Fighter's technology.
Apr 25, 2025
Hanwha Aerospace is expanding its engine R&D efforts following Seoul's commitment to pump $2.3 billion into development of a 16,000-lb. domestic fighter engine.
Apr 25, 2025
Hanwha Aerospace is positioning its military MRO capabilities to support the U.S. Defense Department's Regional Sustainment Framework.
Apr 25, 2025
Saab is looking to wrap up negotiations and finalize contracts this year for Gripen E/F deals with Thailand and Colombia, CEO Micael Johansson says.
Apr 24, 2025
A new fleet of small, hydrogen-powered, long-range drones could soon become a feasible option to operate from remote, austere bases.