Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

Jun 05, 2024
The Pentagon’s advanced research agency has selected six teams to develop preliminary designs for a shipborne VTOL uncrewed aircraft.
Jun 05, 2024
The company is flight-testing a subscale rotor blown wing as it pursues advanced UAS for an array of missions.
Jun 04, 2024
With the Collaborative Combat Aircraft, the head of Lockheed Martin’s advanced development arm challenges U.S. Air Force planners and competitors.
May 31, 2024
Stockholm is transferring its remaining Saab ASC 890 aircraft to bolster Kyiv’s air defense capacity.
May 31, 2024
Listen in as Aviation Week editors discuss the GAO's latest report on the F-35 and explain what's hampering the now $2 trillion program.
Sep 25, 2025
India’s government has signed contracts with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to acquire nearly 100 Mk. 1A versions of the indigenous Tejas Light Combat Aircraft.
Sep 25, 2025
Helsing is jumping into the collaborative combat aircraft market, unveiling its CA-1 Europa that takes advantage of expertise from new subsidiary Grob.
Sep 24, 2025
Mission autonomy testing has started on the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. competitor for the initial U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
Sep 24, 2025
Six major aviation programs to be led by Airbus Defense and Space and Airbus Helicopters were given a Royal Decree by Spain on Sept. 23.
Sep 24, 2025
Boeing has submitted commitments to the European Commission as part of its ongoing plan to take over Spirit AeroSystems.
Sep 24, 2025
Tests have shown that when used in uncrewed applications, Pratt's small turbofan engines could provide up to 20% more thrust than they were originally qualified for, the company says.
Sep 23, 2025
The U.S. Air Force's renewed look at the future of its aerial refueling fleet is again prioritizing stealthy, new build aircraft, if the service can afford it.
Sep 23, 2025
Chen Chuanren reports from HMS Prince of Wales, where Carrier Strike Group Commander Commodore James Blackmore spoke to the media following three months in the Pacific.