Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Jun 27, 2025
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Jun 27, 2025
Israel’s 12-day operation against Iran provided a master class in gaining control of an adversary’s airspace and, with U.S. help, what can be done afterwards.
Jun 26, 2025
With higher output, more orders and new upgrade plans, Eurofighter’s CEO says the program has reached an inflection point.
Jun 26, 2025
With engine upgrades, stealth drone integration and enhanced weapons, France’s Dassault Rafale is evolving for the future—and eyeing new export wins.
Jun 26, 2025
Can the French-German-Spanish fighter development program be saved? The next few months could be decisive.
May 06, 2026
New Zealand’s Syos Aerospace Prepares Wider Drones Tests In Ukraine
May 06, 2026
The U.S. Air Force released plans to fast-track the development of a new weapons pylon for the Boeing B-52 bomber that can carry weapons loads up 20,000 lb.
May 06, 2026
Northrop Grumman has flown an experimental hybrid-electric uncrewed aircraft designed under a DARPA X-Prime project.
May 06, 2026
The U.S. Marine Corps plans to buy 10 UC-12W support aircraft in fiscal 2027, almost doubling the service’s fleet in one year, with another seven to follow in 2028.
May 06, 2026
The U.S. Air Force has revived a retired Rockwell B-1B Lancer as it reversed its long-term plan for the swept wing bomber fleet.
May 06, 2026
The U.S. Air Force plans to launch an analysis of alternatives study next year for a New Heavy Bomber aircraft.
May 06, 2026
Turkish defense firm Asfat looks set to become the country’s next aircraft manufacturer through an agreement with Italy’s MAGroup.
May 06, 2026
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) and Saab are close to the first flight of an MQ-9B Reaper equipped to perform airborne early warning (AEW) duties.