Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Jun 02, 2022
A discussion of the blockbuster movie’s aviation-geek-pleasing details, from the recreation of Lockheed Martin’s SR-72 concept to why Maverick didn’t fly the F-35 and more.
Jun 01, 2022
Partly a wing-in-ground-effect vessel and partly a flying boat, DARPA plans full-scale flight demonstrator in 2028.
May 31, 2022
Russia plans to build one new strategic airborne command post and modernize one of its current aircraft by 2030.
May 26, 2022
Test flights of Australian-built scramjet-powered drone targets technology for space launch system and hypersonic defense applications.
May 25, 2022
B-21’s loads calibration about half complete; rollout still expected this year.
Mar 18, 2024
The U.S. Air Force is surveying industry for multiple categories of propulsion to power future tankers.
Mar 18, 2024
European industry could fly a rotorcraft technology demonstrator for a future military helicopter in the next phase of a European Union (EU)-funded research activity.
Mar 15, 2024
Spirit AeroSystems will build and test a large, experimental wing to support high-speed aircraft applications under a new DARPA program.
Mar 15, 2024
Swiss commanders have outlined plans to retire the Northrop F-5 Tiger combat aircraft in 2027, bringing to an end its famous international aerobatic team, the Patrouille Suisse.
Mar 15, 2024
Japanese lawmakers will revise the country’s arms export restrictions, a key step to enable the export of the trilateral GCAP.
Mar 14, 2024
Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani says he foresees “big opportunities” in the company’s renewed relationship with U.S. manufacturer Bell over tiltrotor technology.
Mar 14, 2024
The venerable C-130’s cargo capacity, lower speed threshold and commonality across the region make it ideal for relief operations over the Gaza Strip.
Mar 14, 2024
The UK defense ministry has finalized a deal with Boeing to buy 14 MH-47G Chinook helicopters after having deferred the purchase for three years.