Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

Jul 25, 2025
Work is progressing on the UK’s big delta-wing fighter demonstrator, designed to derisk development of the trinational Global Combat Air Program.
Jul 25, 2025
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Jul 23, 2025
Defense officials in the U.S., UK and Europe are grappling with what comes next for airborne early warning systems.
Jul 22, 2025
As the U.S. Marine Corps aviation branch shuffles its tactical aviation force structure, the XQ-58 suddenly looms large in force structure plans.
Jul 18, 2025
Editors gather after GASCC on the eve of the Royal International Air Tattoo to discuss the latest developments in air power as U.S. budget season impacts programs.
May 26, 2026
The U.S. Air Force’s B-1B swept-wing bomber has a new lease on life following its planned retirement.
May 26, 2026
The Netherlands is seeking another tactical weapon to expand the armament options for its Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Fleet.
May 26, 2026
Bombardier Defense has announced it will supply three Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft for Australia.
May 26, 2026
The Polish Air Force has received its first three Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters to be based in Poland.
May 26, 2026
The two Boeing 747-200s that have served as presidential transport will both be retired in 2029 as long-awaited replacements should come into service.
May 22, 2026
TAMPA, Florida—U.S. Special Operations Command is urging the U.S. Army to continue with its effort to re-engine Sikorsky H-60 Black Hawks, with its own upgrade plan hinging on what happens with the GE Aerospace T901.
May 22, 2026
Royal Thai Air Force orders two Airbus C295 transports to replace aging BT-67 fleet and considers follow-on orders under phased procurement approach.