Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

Jun 16, 2026
U.S. startup Mach Industries has confirmed it has won a Defense Innovation Unit contract to demo a hybrid-electric uncrewed long-range strike aircraft.
Jun 16, 2026
The French government has become the launch customer for an Airbus effort to start evolving the A400M airlifter beyond its baseline capabilities.
Jun 16, 2026
Airbus Helicopters is looking to broaden the role of its H145M light utility helicopter into the anti-drone mission.
Jun 16, 2026
One of the key weapons in Ukraine’s deep strike campaign against Russia may be regaining some of its effectiveness after a long and steep decline.
Jun 16, 2026
nLight confirms 1-MW laser demo on track for year-end test as Pentagon eyes transition to production.
Jun 16, 2026
The UK Royal Air Force has performed its first-ever ferry flight of its new Protector uncrewed aircraft system, flying it from England through Europe to Cyprus.
Jun 16, 2026
Microcracks discovered in the engine diffuser component of the Republic of Korea Army's Light Armed Helicopter “Miron” have been traced to an anomaly in the manufacturing process.
Jun 16, 2026
Australian counter-drone specialist Electro Optic Systems is nearing a contract to launch the highest-power version yet of its Apollo high-energy laser system.