Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Feb 20, 2026
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Feb 20, 2026
The top airman talks with Aviation Week about his focus on increasing immediate readiness and addressing “change fatigue.”
Feb 20, 2026
With demand booming in commercial and defense aviation, why are Airbus programs in turmoil?
Feb 19, 2026
In 15-20 years, the U.S. Marine Corps aviation fleet must evolve again. A new strategy document offers a first glimpse of the next wave of aircraft development.
Feb 19, 2026
New deals at the World Defense Show aim to translate the Saudi Vision 2030 ambitions into a tangible helicopter manufacturing ecosystem.
May 28, 2026
Ukraine will receive 16 donated Saab Gripen fighters from Sweden once it finalizes the first stage of a deal to acquire new-build Gripen Es.
May 28, 2026
Hermeus has received a $159 million contract extension from the DIU to support a high-speed, uncrewed testbed aircraft and open up other opportunities.
May 28, 2026
The Australian Army is in the middle of one of the largest transformations of its aviation force in decades, replacing troubled legacy fleets, expanding training capabilities and adapting aviation assets to support the country’s evolving defense strategy.
May 28, 2026
The Czech Republic’s Police Aviation Service is to reequip and bolster its helicopter fleet with an order for 11 Airbus H145 twin-engine light helicopters.
May 27, 2026
Thai Navy Orders Two C295s In ‘Enhanced Configuration’
May 27, 2026
The U.S. Air Force is looking for companies who could redesign and modify the cabin configuration of its new Boeing MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter as it is beginning service.
May 27, 2026
U.S. Special Operations Command will not fly any crewed surveillance aircraft by 2029 as it phases out the in-demand U-28 Draco fleet.
May 27, 2026
A new Pentagon document shows the U.S. Army plans to cull its AH-64E fleet even as it retires all its AH-64Ds.