Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Apr 02, 2025
Embraer is hoping other customers can emulate the KC-390’s smooth entry into service with the Portuguese Air Force.
Apr 01, 2025
Delayed and over budget, the CVN 78 maintains a high sortie generation rate despite development hurdles.
Mar 31, 2025
Rotorcraft manufacturers are seeking partners and preparing bids for the U.S. Army’s updated training plans.
Mar 28, 2025
The U.S. Air Force’s next fighter is finally in development, with Boeing in the driver’s seat for a program with aggressive schedule and cost targets.
Mar 28, 2025
The Navy now has no target date for its T-45 replacement award as it continues studies for carrier landing practice.
Apr 03, 2026
U.S. Air Force combat search and rescue crews on April 3 were conducting a daring daylight mission to recover aircrew from a downed F-15E over Iran.
Apr 03, 2026
One of the biggest unanswered questions about the F-47 combat aircraft remains the identity of the engine supplier and the specific propulsion system.
Apr 03, 2026
Embraer delivered 44 aircraft during the first quarter of 2026, a 47% increase from 30 jets a year ago, the company reports.
Apr 02, 2026
The U.S. Air Force has taken another step toward a major production extension for its KC-46A tanker, notifying Boeing on April 1 of an upcoming contract for 75 of the aircraft.
Apr 02, 2026
A Ukrainian pilot program that has opened the country's air defense to the private sector has resulted in the first successful engagements of Russian drones.
Apr 02, 2026
The U.S. Air Force’s new electronic attack aircraft has joined operations against Iran before it is formally declared operational.
Apr 02, 2026
Eighteen years after securing the contract to provide the UK Royal Air Force’s aerial refueling capability, Airtanker has launched efforts to secure a follow-on deal into the 2030s.
Apr 02, 2026
The government organization running the tri-national Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) has awarded a long-awaited contract to push forward with the development of the future fighter.