Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

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.
Feb 18, 2026
Production of JetZero’s BWB demonstrator is underway, beginning with assembly of the pressurized cockpit section and forward fuselage.
Feb 18, 2026
Aging aircraft, potential new fighter buys and a long-discussed service merger leave the Royal Saudi Air Force at a strategic inflection point.
Feb 17, 2026
Editors are joined by analyst Sash Tusa to discuss the fallout of the Munich Security Conference and Saudi Arabia's World Defense Show.
Feb 17, 2026
The service’s special operations forces are arguing for their relevance as upgrade plans evolve.
May 19, 2026
U.S. bombers will try to leverage the Jacobs-supplied AgilePod-26 for new electronic warfare capabilities.
May 19, 2026
As the U.S. Air Force gets started on a replacement for the MQ-9, U.S. Special Operations Command wants to ensure its needs are considered early.
May 19, 2026
The U.S. Army’s top general said May 19 that the army also is reviewing proposed steep cuts for aviation procurement in fiscal 2027, following a separate review announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week.
May 19, 2026
Pyka expands into defense with Dropship cargo UAV designed for contested logistics and ISR missions.
May 19, 2026
Navy approves Boeing MQ-25 for carrier-based refueling drone, with first production contract expected this summer.
May 19, 2026
SOCOM seeks long-range UAS with rapid deployment timeline for testing within months.
May 19, 2026
Belgium approved for JSM purchase as Germany places follow-on order, boosting F-35 capabilities.
May 19, 2026
Mach Industries expands defense tech portfolio with Exquadrum acquisition to boost propulsion capabilities.