Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Mar 06, 2026
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Mar 06, 2026
Boost-phase missile defense challenges the historic model for space-based interceptors, but a startup is proposing a possible thrust-based solution.
Mar 06, 2026
Announced program timescales suggest more than 1,200 CCAs could be in operation around the world by the end of 2036.
Mar 05, 2026
No one knows what will happen going forward with aerospace and defense trade.
Mar 04, 2026
The U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman are investing in a B-21 capacity increase as the Sentinel program faces decision points.
Jun 10, 2026
A U.S. Air Force classification change to the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program could give a boost to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.’s (GA-ASI’s) marketing campaign in Europe.
Jun 10, 2026
Honeywell Aerospace is studying the potential evaluation of autonomous flight systems on a fixed wing flying testbed.
Jun 10, 2026
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. has proposed the MQ-9B SeaGuardian to backfill for a U.S. Air Force Reaper shortage.
Jun 10, 2026
Momentum is building with Diehl Defense for a potential integration of its IRIS-T short-range air-to-air missile on the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
Jun 10, 2026
Aviation Week TV speaks with Leonardo at ILA-Berlin 2026, where the AW249 attack helicopter is seen flying in public for the first time outside of Italy.
Jun 10, 2026
Deutsche Aircraft is planning to offer its own design of landing gear for both the forthcoming Dornier 328eco and legacy D328 turboprops.
Jun 10, 2026
Rohde & Schwarz is getting into the increasingly contested market for laser-based counter-drone system.
Jun 09, 2026
German advanced air mobility startup ERC System has unveiled a new heavy-lift cargo drone aimed at military resupply and critical logistics missions.