Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Jun 14, 2024
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Jun 12, 2024
The two companies are studying Pearl-family business jet engines as an option to power military uncrewed aerial systems.
Jun 12, 2024
Airbus has unveiled concepts for an uncrewed wingman that could support German Air Force Eurofighters in the 2030s.
Jun 10, 2024
Britain stands on the cusp of taking a leading role in the deployment of hydrogen-electric power systems in aviation, says insiders.
Apr 15, 2026
GE Aerospace has expedited T901 engine development for the U.S. Army and reduced costs despite program uncertainty.
Apr 15, 2026
The Pentagon's budget largely excludes Army aviation, raising concerns amidst broader defense spending increases.
Apr 15, 2026
The U.S. Air Force is now looking at options for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance uncrewed aircraft in the “attritable” cost category.
Apr 15, 2026
The UK says the package will be critical to Ukraine’s counterstrike and defenses against Russian attacks, as well as bolstering the UK’s UAS capabilities.
Apr 15, 2026
A Finnish startup developing autonomous airships has secured funding from NATO’s Innovation Fund.
Apr 15, 2026
Norway has donated to Ukraine six of its now-retired Lockheed Martin F-16s, which are undergoing refurbishment, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre says.
Apr 15, 2026
Israeli electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing startup AIR has flown its first production heavy lift uncrewed cargo aircraft.
Apr 15, 2026
Airbus recently conducted a test flight of the autonomous H145 it is developing for the U.S. Marine Corps that for the first time integrated autonomy and edge computing from partner companies.