Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

Oct 31, 2022
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is prompting Europe’s armed forces to rapidly relearn skills that have faded since the end of the Cold War.
Oct 28, 2022
The country's air force is one of the major beneficiaries of Berlin’s defense spending uptick.
Oct 27, 2022
China flies new UAS; Aero Vodochody’s L-159 upgrade; MDA receives NGI software build; and Lockheed to make PRSM missiles in 2023.
Oct 25, 2022
Western governments are concerned about the trickle of information that could flow from experienced aviators hired for China’s military.
Oct 25, 2022
While the Air Force shifts focus toward a future KC-Z, some on Capitol Hill say the planned 2040 fielding date leaves too long of a gap.
Aug 27, 2025
The U.S. Navy has seen its highest mishap rate in 11 years in 2025, as the service’s air forces commander says he is pushing to reduce the rate.
Aug 27, 2025
The answer to how many B-21s the U.S. Air Force will field is not one that will come soon.
Aug 27, 2025
DARPA confirmed plans on Aug. 26 to launch development of a High-Mach Gas Turbine (HMGT) engine.
Aug 27, 2025
The U.S. Air Force has taken steps to reduce the required capability of the new radar for its B-52 bomber as a way to reduce costs and improve schedule.
Aug 27, 2025
German Chancellor Merz says he expects a resolution on the way forward for the Future Combat Air System program with France and Spain to be set by year-end.
Aug 26, 2025
Hydraulic fluid contaminated with water froze inside an F-35A’s landing gear during a training flight in Alaska, eventually forcing the pilot to eject, according to a U.S. Air Force investigation.
Aug 26, 2025
The U.S Navy is quickly approaching its deadline to get the Boeing MQ-25 Stingray uncrewed refueler in the air ahead of sending it to carriers next year.
Aug 26, 2025
China’s EHang announced a strategic cooperation with the Hefei Provincial Government to establish a “product hub” for its VT35 lift-plus-cruise eVTOL aircraft.