Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

Dec 08, 2022
Army selects V-280 tiltrotor as UH-60 Black Hawk replacement
Dec 07, 2022
Aviation Week editors discuss two of the biggest events of the year for military aviation, how they went down and what they mean for the future.
Dec 07, 2022
After a series of alleged faux-departs, France’s Dassault Aviation has declared the three-nation FCAS program can move forward.
Dec 07, 2022
New bomber is touted as the first sixth-generation aircraft, with advances in stealth and range named as key features.
Dec 06, 2022
The world’s first glimpse of a Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider on Dec. 2 introduced some new features and confirmed details of previously known design elements.
Apr 29, 2024
PACAF officials decided that the situation demanded some operational creativity.
Apr 29, 2024
In 2008 Piasecki and Boeing revealed they had worked together on a “minimum” modification of the Chinook, called the Tilt Duct CH-47.
Apr 29, 2024
Saab RBS 70s worth AU$50 million will be transferred to Ukraine, as Australia gradually phases out the man-portable air defense system in favor of Nasams.
Apr 26, 2024
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Sierra Nevada Corp. (SNC) a $13 billion contract for its Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC).
Apr 26, 2024
Saab has delivered the fourth GlobalEye AEW&C (airborne early warning and control) aircraft to the United Arab Emirates, the company has announced.
Apr 26, 2024
Sweden's defense committee issued updated advice advising increased focus on air defense, prompted by the war in Ukraine and Sweden’s new role within NATO.
Apr 26, 2024
Executives from BAE Systems, Leonardo, MBDA and Rolls-Royce argue that the UK should not rely on other nations when it comes to defense procurement.
Apr 25, 2024
A series of proposed upgrades, including manually foldable winglets, could slash the fuel consumption of the four-engine KC-135 tanker by 12-14%.