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 19, 2026
New deals at the World Defense Show aim to translate the Saudi Vision 2030 ambitions into a tangible helicopter manufacturing ecosystem.
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
After years of underinvestment, the tide is finally turning for the Hellenic Armed Forces, with the government pledging last year to inject €25 billion ($29 billion) into defense.
May 27, 2026
Canada plans to acquire the Saab GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft to upgrade the country’s air warfare capability and bolster Bombardier as the aircraft supplier.
May 27, 2026
The Royal Thai Navy has ordered two C295 transport aircraft in an “enhanced transport configuration,” Airbus announced.
May 27, 2026
Airbus Defense and Space CEO Michael Schöllhorn hopes France and Germany will finally resolve the path forward for the New Generation Fighter program by ILA.
May 27, 2026
The U.S. Air Force will open a dedicated line in June to install an electronic warfare upgrade for a portion of the Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle fleet.
May 26, 2026
The House Armed Services Committee on May 26 released its markup of the fiscal 2027 defense policy bill, largely supporting the Pentagon’s plans.
May 26, 2026
South Korea has launched projects to develop a 4,500-lb. thrust-class high-bypass turbofan for collaborative combat aircraft and more-electric business jets.
May 26, 2026
Hermeus achieves first U.S. private supersonic flight with Quarterhorse demonstrator reaching Mach 1.21.
May 26, 2026
The U.S. Air Force’s B-1B swept-wing bomber has a new lease on life following its planned retirement.