Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Nov 11, 2016
Seven nations will host MRO facilities to care for the F-35 fleet as it enters operational service beyond the Continental U.S.
Nov 10, 2016
In this week’s roundup: the U.S. reports $33 billion in foreign sales; Indian council recommends the purchase of 83 more Tejas combat aircraft; Boeing wins electronic warfare upgrade contract; and Indonesia considers Gripen and F-16 fighters.
Nov 08, 2016
The Air Force has selected Northrop Grumman to build a beam-control system for a self-defense laser it hopes to deploy on fighters.
Oct 28, 2016
Exercise Bersama Lima 16, held in Malaysia Oct. 4-21, provided the first opportunity for RAF Typhoons to be pitched against the Su-30MKMs of the Royal Malaysian Air Force.
Oct 28, 2016
Despite potential schedule and cost growth, the service is “comfortable” that Northrop’s B-21 will meet the technical requirements at a reasonable price.
Jul 30, 2024
The U.S. Air Force and Boeing have discovered another serious deficiency on the KC-46 tanker but expect it to be resolved quickly.
Jul 30, 2024
The financing deal would help fund a “once-in-a-generation investment” in the Filipino armed forces, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said in Manila.
Jul 30, 2024
Turkish Aerospace (TAI) has shifted priorities in its rotary-wing programs and will focus its attention on developing a 10-metric-ton utility helicopter.
Jul 29, 2024
The U.S. Air Force’s engine office says it is open to all option to power a future air refueling aircraft and a potential re-engining of the C-17 as requirements are refined.
Jul 29, 2024
Pressure is mounting on Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion effort to keep new U.S. development of fighter power plants going.
Jul 29, 2024
The Air Force has awarded contracts to five companies to develop the autonomy software to be used to fly its first increment of Collaborative Combat Aircraft,
Jul 29, 2024
Rolls-Royce’s rapid development of its Orpheus demonstrator engine is beginning to pay dividends and even influencing how the UK OEM thinks about its large commercial engine developments.
Jul 26, 2024
Airbus is exploring initiatives to reduce the operation cost of its Airbus A400M airlifter.