Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
May 05, 2026
Aviation Week editors discuss just how much missiles have become central to the Pentagon’s modernization strategy and more.
May 01, 2026
The Pentagon’s proposed Future Years Defense Program calls for a sharp increase in aircraft procurement in fiscal 2027-31.
Apr 30, 2026
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Apr 30, 2026
New gearboxes and safety upgrades are rolling out following an in-depth investigation of crashes.
Apr 29, 2026
After a 4.5-year delay, flight testing for the MQ-25 is making progress, and Boeing is developing a variant with longer endurance.
Jul 29, 2026
The solar-powered X721 Heliblade high-altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS) has completed its first flight in France.
Jul 29, 2026
The USAF is set to kick off an analysis of alternatives for a future airlifter to replace the Boeing C-17 and Lockheed Martin C-5, but the familiar study will be conducted completely differently.
Jul 28, 2026
U.S. Air Force seeks a reusable rocket-powered VTOL strike aircraft prototype for future high-speed bomber missions.
Jul 28, 2026
Boeing reported another VC-25B charge but says broader defense programs are improving and reducing overall risk.
Jul 28, 2026
NATO and Ukraine launched a joint program to accelerate counter-drone technologies from development to combat deployment.
Jul 28, 2026
China built its drone dominance through electronics manufacturing, automation, competition and stable industrial policy, executives say.
Jul 28, 2026
Textron will temporarily fund work on the MV-75 tiltrotor aircraft to maintain schedule while awaiting congressional approval of Army reprogramming.
Jul 28, 2026
Philippine Air Force debuts upgraded FA-50s at Pitch Black exercise in Australia while evaluating future fighters and force-enablement capabilities.