Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

Aug 04, 2023
Rather than proceeding with a new F-35 engine, the service is using remaining Adaptive Engine Transition Program funds for sixth-generation development.
Aug 03, 2023
The defense relationship between Azerbaijan and Turkey is tightening through cooperation on the Kaan fighter, but Baku’s role in the program remains foggy.
Aug 02, 2023
Editors discuss Northrop's exit from the U.S. Air Force’s competition to replace the F-22 and the implications of L3Harris’ acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne.
Jul 27, 2023
The road to launch detoured back to the rocket factory for an upper-stage modification.
Jul 26, 2023
Next-generation fighters will be available when Australia searches for a replacement for a squadron of Boeing F/A-18E/Fs in the mid-2030s.
Jun 18, 2024
Bombardier has its mojo back. The company is consistently profitable, with strong demand for its business jets.
Jun 18, 2024
South Korea’s Agency for Defense Development and Korea Aerospace Industries are in early studies for an electronic-attack variant of the twin-seat KF-21.
Jun 18, 2024
Airbus Helicopters has begun flight testing of a new configuration of the NH90 battlefield transport helicopter developed for France's special forces.
Jun 18, 2024
French developer Survey Copter is looking to bring its CAPA-X vertical-takeoff-and-landing, fixed-wing uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) to market by the end of 2025.
Jun 17, 2024
Lockheed Martin replaced Paul Lemmo as Sikorsky top executive, promoting Richard Benton from a division of Missiles and Fire Control Rotary and Mission Systems.
Jun 17, 2024
The tender moves the 5.8-metric ton Light Combat Helicopter, also known as Prachand, closer to a long-awaited order for full-rate production.
Jun 17, 2024
Northrop Grumman's high-altitude, long-endurance uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) has arrived at the Northern Territory’s RAAF Base Tindal in Australia.
Jun 13, 2024
Autonomous pilot developer Merlin has acquired EpiSys Science, a multidomain autonomy developer, and plans to unite the software solutions of each company.