Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Aug 08, 2025
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aug 07, 2025
Laser-guided rockets help the U.S. Air Force down drones cheaply, though pilots say it is not as easy as it looks.
Aug 07, 2025
When it comes to buying fighters, Jakarta is once again shuffling the deck.
Aug 07, 2025
After losing NGAD to Boeing, Lockheed plans to develop the F-35 to fill the gap.
Aug 04, 2025
The South African government has launched a new border surveillance project which uses drones to detect criminal activities and coordinate security responses.
Jun 16, 2026
A U.S. Army plan to start early procurement of the Bell MV-75 might be slowed under new legislation.
Jun 16, 2026
Canada has opened negotiations with Italy to acquire Leonardo’s M-346 as the country’s future advanced jet trainer.
Jun 16, 2026
The partnership of Renault Group and Thales to boost manufacturing capacity of loitering munitions is the latest example of companies investing in domestic capacity to ensure a sovereign drone-making industry.
Jun 16, 2026
Honeywell expands F124 engine production for CCAs and develops SkyShot 1600 prototype under Air Force contract.
Jun 16, 2026
U.S. startup Mach Industries has confirmed it has won a Defense Innovation Unit contract to demo a hybrid-electric uncrewed long-range strike aircraft.
Jun 16, 2026
The French government has become the launch customer for an Airbus effort to start evolving the A400M airlifter beyond its baseline capabilities.
Jun 16, 2026
Airbus Helicopters is looking to broaden the role of its H145M light utility helicopter into the anti-drone mission.
Jun 16, 2026
One of the key weapons in Ukraine’s deep strike campaign against Russia may be regaining some of its effectiveness after a long and steep decline.