Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Jun 26, 2025
Can the French-German-Spanish fighter development program be saved? The next few months could be decisive.
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 25, 2025
The U.S. followed Israel in striking Iranian nuclear infrastructure, launching the largest B-2 raid ever and dropping its biggest conventional bombs. Listen as editors assess the operation in Iran.
Jun 25, 2025
As U.S.-developed collaborative combat aircraft near flight trials, their designers are testing the waters for international sales.
May 28, 2026
Ukraine will receive 16 donated Saab Gripen fighters from Sweden once it finalizes the first stage of a deal to acquire new-build Gripen Es.
May 28, 2026
Hermeus has received a $159 million contract extension from the DIU to support a high-speed, uncrewed testbed aircraft and open up other opportunities.
May 28, 2026
The Australian Army is in the middle of one of the largest transformations of its aviation force in decades, replacing troubled legacy fleets, expanding training capabilities and adapting aviation assets to support the country’s evolving defense strategy.
May 28, 2026
The Czech Republic’s Police Aviation Service is to reequip and bolster its helicopter fleet with an order for 11 Airbus H145 twin-engine light helicopters.
May 27, 2026
Thai Navy Orders Two C295s In ‘Enhanced Configuration’
May 27, 2026
The U.S. Air Force is looking for companies who could redesign and modify the cabin configuration of its new Boeing MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter as it is beginning service.
May 27, 2026
U.S. Special Operations Command will not fly any crewed surveillance aircraft by 2029 as it phases out the in-demand U-28 Draco fleet.
May 27, 2026
A new Pentagon document shows the U.S. Army plans to cull its AH-64E fleet even as it retires all its AH-64Ds.