Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Apr 24, 2025
A U.S. Air Force notice raises the possibility of the service fielding a separate aircraft to serve the E-7A role.
Apr 23, 2025
Seeking unprecedented levels of electrical power generation and thermal management, the GCAP engine team has ditched an adaptive-cycle concept.
Apr 18, 2025
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Apr 16, 2025
Aviation photographers submit their best shots from Sun ‘n Fun to the annual Aviation Week Photo Contest.
Apr 11, 2025
The helicopter unit of Airbus is close to realizing its 15-year-old vision of the H145 as an armed and autonomous attack and scout helicopter.
Feb 25, 2026
The U.S. Air Force has confirmed that four engine-makers have been awarded initial conceptual design awards for the second increment of CCA.
Feb 24, 2026
BAE Systems repackaged the EA-37B Compass Call’s advanced electronic attack systems into a pod that could be carried by a large uncrewed aircraft system.
Feb 24, 2026
The USAF needs to press forward on modernizing its airlift fleet after being too slow on progress to replace its C-17 and C-5 fleet, a top official argues.
Feb 24, 2026
The Algerian Air Force has made recapitalizing its fighter fleet a top priority, especially given the retirement of the MiG‑25 in 2021 and the planned withdrawal of the aging Su‑24 fleet, with plans to expand the inventory to around 120 aircraft by 2035.
Feb 24, 2026
PBS Aerospace will supply turbojet engines for Zone 5 Technologies.
Feb 24, 2026
The U.S. Air Force will continue the two Boeing E-7A Wedgetail rapid prototypes.
Feb 24, 2026
Rolls-Royce is advancing F130 engine testing for the B-52J program, refining design and preparing production for strategic missions starting in 2027.
Feb 24, 2026
As the first U.S.-funded Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototypes enter weapons testing, new details are being released.