Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
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
New gearboxes and safety upgrades are rolling out following an in-depth investigation of crashes.
Apr 30, 2026
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
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.
Apr 28, 2026
Editors reflect on a busy period for defense, sharing insights on Quad-A, Sea-Air-Space, Aviation Week's MALMS, the latest Pentagon budget figures, and everything else you need to know on air and missile modernization.
Jul 27, 2026
Ellsworth AFB is preparing infrastructure for B-21 testing as the Air Force readies the bomber's arrival.
Jul 27, 2026
Hensoldt says it has secured the first application for its Compact Infrared Reconnaissance and Alert missile warning system with planned use on the Helsing CA-1 Europa CCA.
Jul 27, 2026
Saab says it has secured an order for an additional two GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft, with deliveries due in 2030.
Jul 27, 2026
Days after France said it was working to rapidly press the Airbus A400M airlifter into firefighting duty, the French government said it had commenced those operations over the weekend.
Jul 27, 2026
NATO’s decision to buy as many as 10 Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning systems could spur more orders within the alliance, says Global 6500 platform provider Bombardier.
Jul 27, 2026
Hensoldt says it has secured the first application for its Compact Infrared Reconnaissance and Alert (Cairas) missile warning system.
Jul 27, 2026
News In Brief.
Jul 25, 2026
The UK defense ministry has confirmed that Tekever has secured a contract to replace the British Army’s fleet of Thales Watchkeeper uncrewed aircraft systems.