Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Sep 03, 2025
Ellsworth AFB is preparing for the stealth bomber, but no arrival date has been announced for the lagging program.
Aug 31, 2025
South Africa’s state-owned Denel Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Brazil’s Embraer to cooperate on the C-390 Millennium aircraft, possibly signalling a future airlifter acquisition.
Aug 31, 2025
Despite its relatively large size and strategically important location in northern Africa, the Tunisian Republic Air Force (TRAF) is one of the smallest air arms in the region.
Aug 29, 2025
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aug 29, 2025
Advanced rotorcraft have been flown by Changhe and Harbin, helicopter manufacturers within AVIC.
Jul 15, 2026
The Anduril YFQ-44 became the first U.S.-funded Collaborative Combat Aircraft to launch an air-to-air missile in flight.
Jul 15, 2026
Intelligent Energy develops hydrogen fuel cells for long-range drones, targeting defense and logistics missions with increased endurance and payload.
Jul 15, 2026
The UK evaluates fleet size, refueling needs and operational requirements as it works to restore its nuclear mission with the F-35A.
Jul 15, 2026
Boeing has flown the second of three E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft destined for the UK Royal Air Force.
Jul 15, 2026
The French Defense Procurement Agency has begun weapons firing trials with the Airbus H160m Guépard helicopter that it is buying for the country’s air force, army and navy.
Jul 15, 2026
Sierra Nevada Corp. has delivered the first four Boeing KC-46s outfitted with a new beyond-line-of-sight communications suite.
Jul 15, 2026
The proliferation of sensors in the battlefield will erode the value of stealth and put a premium on the ability to fly at low levels and high speed, the head of the French strategic air forces says.
Jul 15, 2026
The U.S. Navy is seeking concepts for long-range, carrier-based uncrewed aircraft with a preference for vertical takeoff capabilities.