Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

Nov 15, 2024
The Defense Department is going shopping in a bid to gain information on everything from loitering attack munitions to Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
Nov 08, 2024
Top service official says tanker, fighter and Collaborative Combat Aircraft plans are unaffordable without large changes.
Nov 08, 2024
Top Navy officials remain confident in the affordability and design requirements for the F/A-XX as Air Force leaders consider their own next-generation fighter.
Nov 05, 2024
Most defense programs end up more expensive than planned, but the B-21 is still cheaper than the Air Force expected. Supporters say it is time to buy.
Oct 31, 2024
The company has dusted off a two-year-old concept as an intense competition builds for the second batch of Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototypes.
Mar 12, 2026
The UK’s new fleet of Leonardo AW149 utility helicopters will not reach initial operating capability for at least another five years, ministers have revealed.
Mar 11, 2026
The U.S. Marine Corps’ new Aviation Plan builds on the progress of Project Eagle to date while sharpening the focus on artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) and uncrewed technologies.
Mar 11, 2026
The U.S. Navy plans to buy up to 6,000 Leonardo BriteCloud active expendable decoys to protect its F-35, F/A-18 and other aircraft fleets in an increase of previously detailed plans.
Mar 11, 2026
Swarm Aero added $35 million in Series A financing to continue developing a large uncrewed aircraft system.
Mar 11, 2026
Korea Aerospace Industries has made its debut appearance at Verticon as it seeks new sales opportunities for its KUH-1 Surion utility helicopter.
Mar 10, 2026
The industry has long demurred on major capex or capacity increases in favor of issuing shareholder returns, both public and private.
Mar 10, 2026
The U.S. Air Force’s opposition to buying additional Boeing E-7A Wedgetails has not changed despite a solicitation released on March 10.
Mar 10, 2026
Dassault Aviation’s new Falcon 10X does not just draw on the company’s military aircraft heritage, it also plans to add to it with special mission applications.