Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

Feb 18, 2026
Production of JetZero’s BWB demonstrator is underway, beginning with assembly of the pressurized cockpit section and forward fuselage.
Feb 18, 2026
Aging aircraft, potential new fighter buys and a long-discussed service merger leave the Royal Saudi Air Force at a strategic inflection point.
Feb 17, 2026
Editors are joined by analyst Sash Tusa to discuss the fallout of the Munich Security Conference and Saudi Arabia's World Defense Show.
Feb 17, 2026
The service’s special operations forces are arguing for their relevance as upgrade plans evolve.
Feb 11, 2026
As global threats evolve, SNC turns US airlift & tanker fleets into an active part of the operational fabric - more resilient, more connected, more relevant.
May 19, 2026
Pyka expands into defense with Dropship cargo UAV designed for contested logistics and ISR missions.
May 19, 2026
Navy approves Boeing MQ-25 for carrier-based refueling drone, with first production contract expected this summer.
May 19, 2026
SOCOM seeks long-range UAS with rapid deployment timeline for testing within months.
May 19, 2026
Belgium approved for JSM purchase as Germany places follow-on order, boosting F-35 capabilities.
May 19, 2026
Mach Industries expands defense tech portfolio with Exquadrum acquisition to boost propulsion capabilities.
May 19, 2026
South Korea approves Apache upgrades with MUMT-X tech and MH-60R Seahawk purchases.
May 19, 2026
GE Aerospace on May 19 revealed a new small turbofan design optimized for the cost profile of the emerging collaborative combat aircraft market.
May 18, 2026
MINUTEMAN III test scheduled... ELBIT, TKMS naval tie-up... LOCKHEED gets $990m F-35 mod kit award...