Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Jul 08, 2024
Despite obvious historic parallels with the TSR-2, industry partners are confident they can deliver a new-generation combat aircraft in the mid-2030s.
Jul 05, 2024
In the defense industry, all eyes are on the UK in July for RIAT and Farnborough. We kick off the conversation with a special episode about the British elections and what they (and those in France) mean for A&D.
Jul 02, 2024
A wave of new orders and investments in capabilities is giving Eurofighter a “golden moment.”
Jun 28, 2024
The region is going shopping to address defense shortfalls, with counter-UAS on most countries’ lists.
Jun 27, 2024
U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall cast doubt on the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter program in an interview with Aviation Week. Listen in as editors Brian Everstine, Steve Trimble and Robert Wall break down what we know—and what we don't know.
Feb 24, 2026
Lockheed Martin in a recent test showed its autonomy software’s ability to take control of a fighter jet and evade a simulated incoming missile.
Feb 23, 2026
The U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman have reached an agreement to increase production capacity of the B-21.
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.