Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Oct 22, 2026
Lockheed Martin is positioning its Skunk Works Vectis for CCA Increment 2, expecting the U.S. Air Force to seek greater payload, range and survivability.
Oct 22, 2026
Hill Helicopters is gearing up for full-power tests of its in-house-developed GT50 turboshaft engine.
Oct 22, 2026
The European Space Agency (ESA) says an issue discovered with an Ariane 6 turbopump that is pushing a planned 2026 launch into next year does not represent a lasting problem.
Oct 22, 2026
Turkey’s defense ministry says it is close to finalizing the purchase of Qatari Eurofighter Typhoon jets to help bolster its fleet of new-build aircraft.
Oct 22, 2026
The Pentagon has agreed to commit to buying 850 more Lockheed Martin F-35s and maintain annual production at 156 aircraft per year over the next decade.
Oct 22, 2026
France and the United Arab Emirates are joining forces to field an enhanced version of the Dassault Aviation Rafale fighter.
Oct 21, 2026
The U.S. Air Force has a hole in its spare parts inventory to the tune of about $14 billion, the service’s sustainment boss says.
Oct 21, 2026
The U.S. Air Force faces an uphill climb to increase its fighter end strength, telling Congress it needs steady funding and a healthy industrial base to meet its target.