Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Jun 20, 2025
After a grizzly past, Airbus hopes to give the A400M some claws to extend its life cycle.
Jun 20, 2025
The blended wing body demonstrator from JetZero is intended to provide the basis for development of a new military tanker-transport and a midmarket airliner.
Jun 17, 2025
With Navy acquisition programs already in a “mess,” the Pentagon is skeptical about adding a second sixth-generation fighter onto a strained defense industry.
Jun 13, 2025
While Trump rattles alliances, Europe is betting big on U.S. jets while keeping its own in play.
Jun 13, 2025
The trinational engine effort aims to bring adaptive-cycle power and propulsion to the Future Combat Air System fighter.
May 28, 2026
Leonardo is planning to grow its UK headcount beyond 10,000 people as the company sees greater commitments from the government on defense and security spending.
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.