Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Oct 10, 2024
When the U.S. Army began developing a utility helicopter in the 1960s, it faced the unenviable task of replacing arguably the most storied rotorcraft to date.
Oct 09, 2024
After killing the UH-60V Black Hawk upgrade, the Army has embarked on a nose-to-tail upgrade of the UH-60M.
Oct 09, 2024
The Black Hawk has spawned numerous variants and derivations over its 50-year career.
Oct 08, 2024
The startup aims for flight certification of a digital twin before the aircraft is physically built.
Oct 07, 2024
Market research has started on a new intratheater airlifter program that could begin fielding hundreds of new aircraft after 2031.
Mar 09, 2026
A federal research agency in Canada will acquire a Bombardier Global 6500 to develop defense-related technologies.
Mar 09, 2026
The stop-fold tiltrotor uncrewed aircraft under development by Bell for a DARPA project to fly a high-speed VTOL demonstrator has been designated the X-76.
Mar 09, 2026
Texas-based helicopter mission equipment outfit Davenport Aviation has completed initial testing of an armed Airbus H125 helicopter.
Mar 09, 2026
Bell is preparing for a ramp-up in production rates as it sees growth across both its commercial and military markets.
Mar 06, 2026
The USAF laboratory charged with protecting installations from small uncrewed aircraft systems is out with two new solicitations.
Mar 06, 2026
In the drive to bring innovations to aviation, the Sikorsky’s UH-60 Black Hawk is emerging as a leading candidate for upgrades in defense.
Mar 06, 2026
Switzerland is walking away from adding funds to its F-35 budget to preserve the original plan of fielding 36 aircraft, while embarking on an effort to acquire another air defense system.
Mar 06, 2026
The UK is looking for weapons that can take out both drone boats and UAS in its latest push to rapidly add effectors to handle these growing threats.