Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Feb 09, 2017
A propeller-driven AEW indicated by a mockup would probably need catapults, which would be hard to justify unless China plans several carriers with catapults.
Feb 08, 2017
Introducing new, lighter helmet posed challenges for manufacturer Martin-Baker’s F-35 ejection seats.
Feb 07, 2017
Kratos has two armed combat drones and a number of secret projects under development for the Pentagon. Its newest design could reach China from Guam.
Feb 07, 2017
The Pentagon wants an unmanned refueling capability to extend the range of the carrier air wing.
Feb 03, 2017
What looked like a crowded playing field is now quickly evaporating, with competitors now whittled down to two confirmed bidders and two wild cards. Who has the inside track for this $16.3 billion opportunity?
Jun 27, 2024
Boeing modifies the Leonardo AW139 for the U.S. Air Force’s crewed Grey Wolf configuration.
Jun 27, 2024
The Swedish government has signed a contract with Saab to acquire a third GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) system aircraft.
Jun 27, 2024
Sierra Nevada will provide Finland with two Bombardier Challenger 650 surveillance aircraft, the country’s border guard says.
Jun 26, 2024
Boeing executives harbor little hope for extending F/A-18E/F production beyond the last scheduled delivery to the U.S. Navy in 2027.
Jun 26, 2024
Boeing executives revealed on June 26 that construction had started on a highly secure Advanced Combat Aircraft Facility in St. Louis.
Jun 26, 2024
The Russian government has canceled MAKS-2024, the country’s major air show.
Jun 26, 2024
Boeing started receiving the marketing licenses for the MQ-25 in late 2022 for Australia, France, Japan and the UK, but withheld release of the information.
Jun 26, 2024
Leonardo says its AW609 tiltrotor has completed ship trials involving the Italian Navy’s Cavour aircraft carrier.