Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

Oct 27, 2023
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Oct 26, 2023
South Korea is pursuing a new supersonic turbofan engine to power a fifth-generation fighter for the 2030s.
Oct 25, 2023
A transmission upgrade underway for the KUH-1 Surion may help pave the way to a high-speed helicopter in the 2030s.
Oct 25, 2023
South Korea’s 4.5-generation fighter program is looking for external support after keeping the KF-21 flight test on track.
Oct 25, 2023
Scientists suspect a metal asteroid the mission will explore may be the remnant of early planet.
Oct 23, 2025
German aircraft engine maker MTU remains hopeful the French/German/Spanish Future Combat Air System program will move forward.
Oct 23, 2025
L3Harris plans to start testing a podded version of the ALQ-254(V)1 Viper Shield EW system for retrofits on fielded Lockheed Martin F-16 Blk. 70/72s.
Oct 23, 2025
South Korea, Japan and Taiwan are possible sales targets in Asia for the newly unveiled X-BAT VTOL collaborative combat aircraft, a Sheild AI official says.
Oct 23, 2025
Replacing the Bangladesh Air Force’s aging fighter fleet is a top priority, but difficult financial conditions and political uncertainty have led to reduced defense budgets for fiscal 2026.
Oct 22, 2025
The Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) design needs to have “full-spectrum” low-observability and ultra-long range built in, the RAF's programs head says.
Oct 22, 2025
As interest grows in rotating detonation engines for hypersonic flight, a startup specialist in the tech says it will receive backing from Lockheed Martin.
Oct 22, 2025
France is budgeting €2.9 billion for the development and acquisition of a new generation maritime patrol aircraft, budget documents have revealed.
Oct 22, 2025
Ukraine has taken a first step in acquiring as many as 150 Saab Gripen Es through a long-term agreement with Sweden.