Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Mar 31, 2022
Canada narrows fighter selection to F-35, begins negotiations for purchase of 88 aircraft.
Mar 28, 2022
The air force is already training with the UK on secondhand E-3D Sentries to upgrade its AEW&C capabilities.
Mar 25, 2022
U.S. Air Force is approaching sustainability as a mission requirement, with reduced fuel use translating to more mission capability.
Mar 23, 2022
The UK Royal Navy is developing seven uncrewed air systems to operate from its 65,000-ton carriers that will complement embarked F-35s.
Mar 23, 2022
UK Royal Air Force wants to be net zero by 2040; its counterparts are watching closely.
Feb 25, 2024
Stratolaunch conducted a second captive carry of the company’s Talon TA-1 hypersonic test vehicle on Feb. 24.
Feb 23, 2024
A Boeing F-15 is still quite fast, but not nearly Mach 3, the company’s program manager said on Feb. 23, correcting a previous statement.
Feb 23, 2024
AIDC said the ROCAF has six E-2Ks, although one was reportedly written off following a belly landing in 2022. Taiwan is also seeking to acquire six new E-2Ds.
Feb 23, 2024
Sweden’s Saab received its first order for the Gripen C/D in 14 years when Hungary decided to expand its air force’s fleet of the combat aircraft.
Feb 23, 2024
Rotorcraft lessor LCI has placed a framework order with Leonardo to purchase AW169, AW139 and AW189 helicopters.
Feb 23, 2024
Norway has joined the growing number of C-130J Hercules operators to begin upgrading its aircraft to the Block 8.1 standard.
Feb 22, 2024
British defense ministers have outlined plans to accelerate the provision of uncrewed systems across all four branches of the UK’s armed services.
Feb 22, 2024
SINGAPORE—Potential customers are curious about the improvements included in the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk modernization program.