Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Oct 14, 2026
The Royal Thai Air Force plans to consolidate its frontline combat aircraft into three wings, with other units to transition to uncrewed and special-mission platforms.
Oct 13, 2026
Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson teases ambitious X-plane plans and an SR-71 revival ahead of NASA's inaugural MAX Power air show in November.
Oct 13, 2026
Airbus is to lead the second phase of a European Defense Agency (EDA)-funded research project aimed at automating hose-and-drogue aerial refueling of uncrewed aircraft.
Oct 13, 2026
Airbus and the U.S. Army discuss four options for 215 UH-72A Lakota trainers including autonomous conversion for logistics and strike missions.
Oct 13, 2026
Airbus Helicopters is exploring an armed loyal wingman variant of its U145 uncrewed rotorcraft to accompany attack helicopters into combat.
Oct 13, 2026
Twenty-seven UK and U.S. allies back the conclusion that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard was behind a foiled plot targeting U.S. forces at RAF Fairford.
Oct 12, 2026
Sikorsky unveils Black Hawk Next upgrades including a modular nose, new engine and autonomy software to extend the helicopter's service life past 2050.
Oct 12, 2026
Greene Tweed and GE Unison developed a carbon fiber engine bracket that is 86% lighter than its metal counterpart.