Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Nov 08, 2017
Restricted from selling armed unmanned aircraft systems in the Middle East, an interim approach is to wirelessly link surveillance drones with attack helicopters.
Nov 06, 2017
Accumulated technological preparation, a record of cost control and a need to transfer experience argue for getting on with the next Japanese fighter, says local industry.
Nov 02, 2017
A recent surge in physiological cockpit episodes has led the U.S. military to take a closer look at oxygen systems in combat aircraft.
Nov 01, 2017
One former F/A 18 pilot says: “I just remember looking around the airplane thinking, man, I’m not completely certain I know how to fly this airplane anymore.”
Oct 31, 2017
Lockheed Martin is working with the U.S. government to translate potential F-16 deals from Greece and Bahrain into firm orders.
Sep 25, 2024
Radian Aerospace of Seattle has unveiled the first prototype of its single-stage-to-orbit spaceplane.
Sep 24, 2024
The Boeing subsidiary’s proposed version of the Liberty Lifter demonstrator features a 213-ft. wingspan and the ability to carry up 50,000 lb. of cargo.
Sep 24, 2024
The UK’s military space efforts are not matching the change in the threat and more may need to happen, a Royal Air Force official says.
Sep 24, 2024
The German Space Command is exploring the possibility of launching an active in-orbit space defense project not unlike what France is pursuing.
Sep 24, 2024
Responses to the RFI are expected to feature an eclectic mix of solutions to the problem.
Sep 24, 2024
StandardAero announced the launch of its initial public offering (IPO) process on Sept. 23, seeking to raise $1.1 billion at a valuation of up to $7.5 billion.
Sep 24, 2024
General Atomics AeroTec Systems has begun final assembly of the first wing for the Do228 NXT, four years after acquiring the program from Switzerland’s RUAG.
Sep 23, 2024
The flights were meant to show the aircraft could be used for logistics missions in austere environments.