Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

Apr 11, 2025
Renowned aircraft designer Darold Cummings explores questions raised by Boeing’s F-47 NGAD design.
Apr 10, 2025
Both Boeing and the Navy need the Stingray’s success as the service looks to expand its uncrewed fleet on carriers.
Apr 07, 2025
Odys Aviation continues on track for first deliveries by year-end.of its Laila hybrid-electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing UAV.
Apr 07, 2025
A 15-year campaign by Swedish fighter manufacturer Saab to score a sale in Colombia finally paid off, paving the way for potential new sales for the Gripen E/F.
Apr 02, 2025
Embraer is hoping other customers can emulate the KC-390’s smooth entry into service with the Portuguese Air Force.
Jan 27, 2026
The Indonesian Air Force has taken delivery of its first three Dassault Rafale B fighters, a key milestone in a long-running combat aircraft recapitalization.
Jan 27, 2026
Embraer and Adani Defense and Aerospace have announced their intention to build a final assembly line in India, and they will also collaborate on advancing India’s regional aircraft sector.
Jan 27, 2026
Hypersonic vehicle developer Polaris won a German contract to build and flight test a fully reusable system with satellite deployment capability.
Jan 26, 2026
Airbus Helicopters claims to have secured a 50% share of the medium twin-engine segment that has largely been dominated for years by Leonardo’s AW139.
Jan 26, 2026
Portugal has taken delivery of its fourth Embraer KC-390 airlifter and its first to be equipped for aerial refueling.
Jan 26, 2026
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali says he wants to make the country’s air force a “fifth-generation” service in the 2030s.
Jan 26, 2026
The U.S. Navy has created a program office charged with developing Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) for the service.
Jan 26, 2026
The UK has shortlisted seven bidders in its hunt to find an ACP that could operate as a loyal wingman to its Boeing Apache attack helicopters in the 2030s.