Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

Sep 01, 2026
Navy delays UJTS award and proposal deadline, leaving two competitors pursuing its next-generation jet trainer.
Sep 01, 2026
Production-standard Hurjet completes maiden flight
Sep 01, 2026
DARPA’s second Lift Challenge will demand drones carry heavier payloads twice as far, advancing military capabilities.
Sep 01, 2026
Tekever acquires Flowcopter, gaining hydraulic propulsion technology to accelerate development of its heavy-lift AR6 uncrewed aircraft.
Sep 01, 2026
Stefano Villanti takes over Leonardo Helicopters after Gian Piero Cutillo moves into Leonardo’s senior leadership.
Sep 01, 2026
Navy seeks carrier-capable CCAs with large payloads, autonomous operations and rapid development for future carrier air wings.
Aug 31, 2026
Kazakhstan is negotiating Chinese K-8W trainers and transport aircraft as it expands defense ties with Beijing.
Aug 31, 2026
The Air Force’s MH-139 has reached initial operational capability, replacing the UH-1N in nuclear missile security.