Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

Nov 21, 2016
Britain’s Chinook Digital Automatic Flight Control System upgrade will bring the oldest of Chinooks to the capability of its newest.
Nov 17, 2016
Two companies offering airborne aggressor services vie for 10-year contract from Canadian Armed Forces.
Nov 16, 2016
There is a demand to be met for aggressor forces to help train combat pilots worldwide, and these companies are competing in that market.
Nov 16, 2016
Defense training by commercial operators is commonplace in Europe, but aerial aggressor work has yet to take off.
Nov 16, 2016
The first operational F-35A squadron’s participation in an upcoming theater security package will signal the U.S. military’s capability and credibility.
Jan 15, 2025
U.S. Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith, speaking to reporters Jan. 15, said the F-35’s “maintenance is too expensive.”
Jan 15, 2025
The Pentagon’s V-22 fleet has seen multiple groundings and ongoing limitations to operations.
Jan 15, 2025
One of the service’s F-35As was flown with a 40% blend of biofuel on Jan. 14.
Jan 15, 2025
The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) detailed the estimated $100 million sale of the helicopters, logistics and program support on Jan. 13.
Jan 14, 2025
Skyryse has a partnership with Ace Aeronautics, a reseller of former military Black Hawks, to equip the helicopters with the SkyOS automated flight system.
Jan 14, 2025
The system, developed over the past year, is designed for sub-25-kg (55.1 lb.) uncrewed aircraft systems.
Jan 14, 2025
German police have opened a probe related to drone sightings over the military aircraft development and test facility in Manching and Neuburg AB.
Jan 14, 2025
The Thai government has endorsed the Royal Thai Air Force's selection of the Saab Gripen E/F to replace its aging Lockheed Martin F-16A/Bs.