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
The U.S. Air Force is looking for companies who could redesign and modify the cabin configuration of its new Boeing MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter as it is beginning service.
May 27, 2026
U.S. Special Operations Command will not fly any crewed surveillance aircraft by 2029 as it phases out the in-demand U-28 Draco fleet.
May 27, 2026
A new Pentagon document shows the U.S. Army plans to cull its AH-64E fleet even as it retires all its AH-64Ds.
May 27, 2026
Russian Helicopters has tested the Kamov Ka-226T medium twin helicopter with the new Klimov VK-650V turboshaft, marking the third engine the company has tested with the aircraft.
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.