Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

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.
Apr 11, 2025
The decision to avoid carrier-representative landings means less engineering and faster development.
Feb 20, 2026
SNC and Northrop Grumman recently conducted the first test flight of a major communications upgrade for the B-2.
Feb 20, 2026
Skyryse is pushing its SkyOS digital flight control system through the final phases of FAA supplemental type certification.
Feb 20, 2026
AVIC publicly showcased its Cloud Shadow VTOL uncrewed aircraft during Lunar New Year celebrations, highlighting both the platform and its teaming capability.
Feb 19, 2026
After a relatively slow decade in terms of export success, the Saab Gripen program appears to be experiencing a renaissance.
Feb 19, 2026
The FAA is phasing out a major radar modernization program that is running late and well over budget.
Feb 19, 2026
In a surprise leadership change, Ursa Major has named Chris Spagnoletti as the company’s CEO effective immediately.
Feb 19, 2026
Airbus Helicopters has inaugurated the next final assembly line for its H125 single-engine light helicopter in India.
Feb 19, 2026
The orderbook for De Havilland Canada’s new Canadair DHC-515 waterbomber has been swelled by an order from the company’s home province of Alberta.