Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Jun 26, 2025
With engine upgrades, stealth drone integration and enhanced weapons, France’s Dassault Rafale is evolving for the future—and eyeing new export wins.
Jun 25, 2025
The U.S. followed Israel in striking Iranian nuclear infrastructure, launching the largest B-2 raid ever and dropping its biggest conventional bombs. Listen as editors assess the operation in Iran.
Jun 25, 2025
A new sense of urgency is fueling European tanker, transport and special-mission initiatives.
Jun 25, 2025
As U.S.-developed collaborative combat aircraft near flight trials, their designers are testing the waters for international sales.
Jun 23, 2025
The late budget rollout, coupled with a reliance on GOP-led reconciliation, has caused consternation in a typically bipartisan budget process.
Mar 10, 2026
Bell officials say they are confident in their proposal to make the company’s 505 JetRanger X the Army’s next rotary-wing training helicopter.
Mar 09, 2026
The Pentagon has outlined the first 11 companies to be crowned leaders of its Drone Dominance competition.
Mar 09, 2026
Bell is starting assembly of the fuselage of the prototype MV-75 tiltrotor for the U.S. Army.
Mar 09, 2026
The French Air And Space Force is working on improving air base defenses against drones.
Mar 09, 2026
A federal research agency in Canada will acquire a Bombardier Global 6500 to develop defense-related technologies.
Mar 09, 2026
The stop-fold tiltrotor uncrewed aircraft under development by Bell for a DARPA project to fly a high-speed VTOL demonstrator has been designated the X-76.
Mar 09, 2026
Texas-based helicopter mission equipment outfit Davenport Aviation has completed initial testing of an armed Airbus H125 helicopter.
Mar 09, 2026
Bell is preparing for a ramp-up in production rates as it sees growth across both its commercial and military markets.