Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

Jan 14, 2026
Astro Mechanica’s hybrid-electric powerplant operates as a turbofan, turbojet and ramjet.
Jan 14, 2026
The need to refresh and bolster air forces in Southeast Asia outpaces the urgency for action.
Jan 09, 2026
Richard Aboulafia joins Check 6 to discuss how 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for two next-generation fighter programs conceived in Europe: FCAS and GCAP.
Jan 09, 2026
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Jan 09, 2026
A look at why Operation Absolute Resolve has implications far beyond Venezuela.
Feb 23, 2026
Honeywell has received a prototype design contract from the USAF's Propulsion Directorate for its SkyShot 1600, a new small engine targeting the CCA market.
Feb 23, 2026
Italian authorities are investigating the loss of roughly €17 million ($20 million) in spare parts inventory for military aircraft.
Feb 23, 2026
GE Aerospace and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions have won a $12.4 million USAF contract to complete preliminary design of the GEK1500 engine.
Feb 23, 2026
Airbus Helicopters officials say they are confident their H160 twin-engine medium helicopter can maintain its market share against Leonardo’s AW139.
Feb 23, 2026
Airbus Helicopters is planning to acquire 15 helicopters this year to disassemble for parts and harvest for spares as the airframer continues to fix supply chain issues.
Feb 23, 2026
Austrian rotary-wing uncrewed air system developer Schiebel is opening a British business as it eyes opportunities to expand the role of its products in the UK.
Feb 23, 2026
Diehl Defense is looking to revive its counter-drone ambition by relaunching its mobile kinetic defense vehicle with new intercept capabilities.
Feb 23, 2026
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. has announced that its collaborative combat aircraft has a name: the Dark Merlin.