Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
May 12, 2025
Early design analysis shows how a blended wing body design compares favorably with a traditional tube-and-wing approach to air refueling efficiency.
May 08, 2025
A newly released road map calls for Collaborative Combat Aircraft orders to begin this year, with new increments rolling out in roughly five-year intervals.
May 08, 2025
An interim Air Force One and SpaceX-modified Marine One are among the early Trump administration changes to the U.S. military’s VIP fleet.
May 07, 2025
The UK Royal Air Force is deploying StormShroud, its first autonomous collaborative platform, to jam and deceive enemy defenses.
May 02, 2025
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
May 27, 2026
The U.S. Air Force will open a dedicated line in June to install an electronic warfare upgrade for a portion of the Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle fleet.
May 26, 2026
The House Armed Services Committee on May 26 released its markup of the fiscal 2027 defense policy bill, largely supporting the Pentagon’s plans.
May 26, 2026
South Korea has launched projects to develop a 4,500-lb. thrust-class high-bypass turbofan for collaborative combat aircraft and more-electric business jets.
May 26, 2026
Hermeus achieves first U.S. private supersonic flight with Quarterhorse demonstrator reaching Mach 1.21.
May 26, 2026
The U.S. Air Force’s B-1B swept-wing bomber has a new lease on life following its planned retirement.
May 26, 2026
The Netherlands is seeking another tactical weapon to expand the armament options for its Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Fleet.
May 26, 2026
Bombardier Defense has announced it will supply three Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft for Australia.
May 26, 2026
The Polish Air Force has received its first three Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters to be based in Poland.