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 17, 2026
Toulouse-based Aura Aero is close to launching a new CCA project, aiming to reach first flight with a demonstrator in 2028, CEO Jérémy Caussade says.
Jun 17, 2026
Ukraine still needs a MALE uncrewed aircraft system to loiter in domestic airspace and shoot down incoming Russian attack drones and glide bombs, a co-owner of Ukrainian attack drone and missile-maker Fire Point says.
Jun 17, 2026
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration has awarded type certification to the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter.
Jun 17, 2026
Israeli drone-maker Aeronautics Group says it has demonstrated single-operator control of multiple uncrewed air vehicles (UAVs).
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.