Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Apr 05, 2017
"Robust," "effective" and "versatile" are three words that come to our test pilot’s mind after two sorties in this new-generation counterinsurgency aircraft.
Apr 04, 2017
The service must weigh risks posed by a short-term capability gap against moving more rapidly to a modern combat air fleet.
Mar 28, 2017
Capability and cost will be important factors in the tiny nation’s decision to replace 54 F-16s with 34 new fighters.
Mar 24, 2017
The two countries will tell each other what they want from a future fighter and what technology they have. Then they will consider studying a joint program.
Mar 22, 2017
The Air Force hopes a new crop of young pilots will help take the F-35 to the next level
Jul 09, 2024
Vienna is eager to replace its three Lockheed Martin C-130s that are now about 50 years old.
Jul 08, 2024
Poland is examining whether it can deliver another squadron of MiG-29 combat aircraft to Ukraine as part of a new defense agreement between the two countries.
Jul 08, 2024
The U.S. has reportedly offered a loan to the Royal Thai Air Force to acquire a fleet of F-16 Block 70s in a bid to trump Sweden's competing JAS-39 Gripen offer.
Jul 05, 2024
The next U.S. Army multiyear contract for Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawks is expected to include up to 255 helicopters over five years starting in 2027.
Jul 05, 2024
Italy has begun the process for a follow-up order of Eurofighters, which would make Italy the third of the four Eurofighter partners to place a top-up order,.
Jul 05, 2024
Saudi Arabian defense companies have signed cooperation agreements with their Turkish counterparts during a visit by Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman Al Saud.
Jul 04, 2024
Lithuania is stocking up on small UAS as part of an aggressive effort to build out its military’s autonomous capacity through the end of the decade.
Jul 03, 2024
USAF is expected to begin flight operations with a high-altitude UAS from RAF Fairford, England, in the coming weeks, sources tell Aviation Week.