Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Aug 06, 2026
The U.S. Air Force returned a damaged Boeing C-17 to service with a new robotic technology it used for the first time, and says the system is now being utilized for aircraft that likely were damaged in combat.
Aug 06, 2026
The U.S. Navy has acquired a new cruise missile with a $75 million order for the Boeing GBU-75, a turbojet-powered version of the 500-lb. version of the Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM), Boeing says.
Aug 05, 2026
UK-based Hill Helicopters has completed the first successful runs of its in-house-developed GT50 turboshaft engine.
Aug 05, 2026
U.S. startup Impact Drones has launched out of stealth offering drone interceptors as a service to protect data centers, airports, power grids and other infrastructure.
Aug 05, 2026
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force is exploring dispersed operating concepts for its Lockheed Martin F-35A fleet.
Aug 05, 2026
Germany’s naval air arm has retired its last Westland Lynx helicopters as it turns to the NHIndustries’ NH90 for the shipborne anti-submarine warfare mission.
Aug 05, 2026
A new government report outlines key risks driving ongoing delays to Boeing’s VC-25B program to create the next Air Force One.
Aug 05, 2026
The UK Royal Air Force has launched an effort to modernize the gliders and associated launch systems flown by the service’s Air Cadets.