Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Oct 08, 2026
The U.S. Air Force intends to transfer four recently retired KC-10 Extender refueling aircraft to an undisclosed partner nation in North Africa, according to an announcement.
Oct 08, 2026
Shield AI has received an additional $150 million investment from the U.S. Navy to support the X-Bat program, raising overall financing to $400 million.
Oct 08, 2026
Shield AI plans to offer the X-Bat uncrewed aircraft system to the U.S. Army as a replacement for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle, a top executive says.
Oct 08, 2026
Phebe Novakovic’s reign atop of General Dynamics has started sunsetting, and Danny Deep, currently president, will succeed her as CEO come the start of 2027.
Oct 08, 2026
France's defense materiel agency (DGA) has tasked Airbus Helicopters with studying missile integration onto the H160M rotorcraft being acquired for the Army, Navy and Air and Space Force.
Oct 08, 2026
GKN Aerospace says it will have a larger role in the Saab Gripen E/F propulsion system under a long-term agreement it has signed with the fighter’s prime contractor
Oct 08, 2026
Delta TechOps begins engine retrofit for JetZero’s Jet1 blended wing body demonstrator as the search for a powerplant for the production Z4 version goes on.
Oct 08, 2026
Chile is advancing fighter, airlift and helicopter renewal plans as it strengthens its military presence in the country’s increasingly strategic south.