Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

Aug 17, 2026
Ukraine’s military revealed a long-range uncrewed aircraft system on Aug. 17.
Aug 17, 2026
A German aviation logistics company is planning to adapt a pair of former C-160 Transall turboprop airlifters into aerial firefighting aircraft for deployment in Europe.
Aug 17, 2026
The Indian government has signed a leasing agreement with General Atomics for additional MQ-9B uncrewed aircraft systems.
Aug 17, 2026
L3Harris Technologies has made a surprise leadership change, appointing Sam Mehta as its CEO and president after a review of conduct by Chris Kubasik triggered his abrupt departure from the company.
Aug 15, 2026
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Aug 14, 2026
The U.S. Air Force has tested a prototype system that allows ground operators to control Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) from a ruggedized laptop.
Aug 14, 2026
Rolls-Royce has teamed with India’s Reliance Industries to propose the domestic development of an engine for the country’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft.
Aug 14, 2026
M1 Support Services has landed a 26-year contract worth $10 billion to train future U.S. Army helicopter pilots using the single-turbine Robinson R66 aircraft.