Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Apr 24, 2026
Aircraft procurement would more than double for the Navy under the new Pentagon spending plan.
Apr 17, 2026
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Apr 13, 2026
The U.S. Navy’s decision to forgo carrier landings and set a price limit underscores the service’s urgency to field its next trainer.
Apr 13, 2026
As a long-awaited contract award for the F/A-XX program looms, budget and technical challenges still await for the Navy’s next carrier-based fighter.
Apr 10, 2026
A failed rescue in Iran led to the development of the V-22, yet the Osprey was not part of the latest mission.
Jul 16, 2026
The UK is investing £300 million ($404.3 million) to support Ukraine’s purchase of Saab Gripen fighters.
Jul 16, 2026
Canada is expected to join the British-Italian-Japanese GCAP fighter program as an observer, signaling interest in its next-generation stealth aircraft.
Jul 16, 2026
A project to develop an autonomous capability for orchestrating complex, large-scale air combat scenarios has entered flight testing on a group of six Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 42 fighters.
Jul 16, 2026
Lockheed Martin expects to “soon” close corporate venture capital investment deals in the UK and/or continental Europe.
Jul 16, 2026
The UK’s Vertical Aerospace has picked Near Earth Autonomy to adapt its planned Valo electric air taxi for autonomous operation in defense applications near term.
Jul 16, 2026
The RAF's new collaborative combat aircraft program will act like a “guardian angel” and “attack dog” for crewed fighters, Defense Readiness Minister Luke Pollard says.
Jul 16, 2026
The UK Royal Air Force is looking to equip its Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport fleet with aerial refueling booms.
Jul 16, 2026
Japan’s Ministry of Defense has shortlisted interceptor drones from four companies for trials aimed at defending military bases and naval vessels against the growing threat posed by uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS).