Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Sep 12, 2017
While France's offer to supply Dassault Rafales may sound attractive, it seems unlikely that Brussels will take the bait; Belgium seems to prefer the F-35.
Sep 12, 2017
France’s decision to arm its General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper UAVs, otherwise used for surveillance, signals the conclusion of a debate on the use of a lethal weapon from an unmanned platform.
Sep 08, 2017
Radars are moving to lower frequencies to counter stealth. Can stealth survive?
Sep 04, 2017
The first F-35 squadrons are set to receive aircraft equipped with a version of the final software load, but the program still has significant hurdles to overcome in its final stretch.
Aug 25, 2017
GA-ASI’s jet-powered UAV has been a slow-seller, but that may be about to change.
Jul 22, 2024
GE Aerospace and Kratos have announced the joint development of a new scalable engine aimed at missiles, uncrewed aircraft systems and even potential CCA use.
Jul 22, 2024
The UK is investigating the possibility of operating its new fleet of General Atomics Protector UAS from the country’s two aircraft carriers.
Jul 22, 2024
Airbus Helicopters has selected a hybrid-electric propulsion system to be developed by Pratt & Whitney Canada and Collins Aerospace for its H145-based PioneerLab technology demonstrator.
Jul 22, 2024
The Swedish Air Force has begun a study into the possibility of launching a satellite from its Saab Gripen fighter aircraft.
Jul 21, 2024
Airbus Defense and Space's Michael Schoellhorn said there may be opportunities for collaboration between the two big future combat aircraft programs being pursued in Europe.
Jul 21, 2024
Industrial partners in the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) are set to display a new model of the latest proposed configuration of the crewed combat aircraft.
Jul 21, 2024
Boeing Defense and Space President Ted Colbert says it is investing in ways to improve the overall next-generating Air Force One program.
Jul 21, 2024
Boeing Defense and Space is trying to change its bidding approach by being more transparent and more strict about the programs it chases.