Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Jan 28, 2026
Aviation Week editors share the highlights of Boeing's latest financials, touching on the manufacturer's positive turnaround, challenges ahead and program updates.
Jan 28, 2026
European defense planners are exploring how a reserve of civilian aircraft could help close a strategic airlift shortfall.
Jan 23, 2026
Like many peacetime air forces, the South African Air Force (SAAF) has been particularly hit hard by prolonged defunding.
Jan 23, 2026
The Nigerian Air Force faces many operational challenges, which in turn drives the training requirements.
Jan 23, 2026
The Royal Moroccan Air Force is stepping up its helicopter capabilities after many years of stagnation.
Feb 24, 2026
A Lockheed Martin F-35 used a tactical AI model to solve a combat identification problem in real-time during a company-led flight demonstration of sixth-generation fighter technology.
Feb 24, 2026
MTU would like to keep an engine partnership with its French and Spanish partners on FCAS going, regardless of what happens to the fighter element of the program.
Feb 24, 2026
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' CEO says the company plans to boost output of its Valkyrie collaborative combat aircraft and that its hypersonic defense business is also on an upward trajectory.
Feb 24, 2026
Elbit Systems has been contracted to upgrade Israeli Air Force UH-60 Black Hawks to improve pilot situational awareness.
Feb 24, 2026
The U.S. Air Force has begun a new phase in testing its Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
Feb 24, 2026
L3Harris sees a need to increase the U.S. program of record for its OA-1K Skyraider II for special operations.
Feb 24, 2026
Lockheed Martin in a recent test showed its autonomy software’s ability to take control of a fighter jet and evade a simulated incoming missile.
Feb 23, 2026
The U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman have reached an agreement to increase production capacity of the B-21.