Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
North Korea sent five uncrewed aircraft systems into South Korea’s airspace on Dec. 26, prompting the closing of commercial airspace.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brian Everstine
The declaration means the program moves beyond low-rate production and the Navy will increase its procurement quantities.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Albania has joined the Bayraktar TB2 uncrewed aircraft system owners club.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The Watchkeeper tactical uncrewed air system developed for the British Army is being exported to Romania.
Aircraft & Propulsion

The minesweeping helicopter will be based on the Marineon marine variant of the Surion, which KAI says will ensure interoperability.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
A recently upgraded testbed at U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School will play a central role in preparing autonomous algorithms for operational development.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
In redesigning the tanker’s Remote Vision System, Boeing aimed to replicate the feeling of looking out a window.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
Sierra Nevada calls the platform RAPCON-X—for “rapidly configurable,” as the jets are designed to bring on mission equipment and be tasked quickly.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The RQ-4B introduction comes as the Japanese Defense Ministry published a new national defense strategy, which includes greater investment in uncrewed systems.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Graham Warwick
Major events in aerospace and defense during 2022.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Why 2023 will be a pivotal year for aerospace & defense.
Emerging Technologies

By Tony Osborne
In a video published on social media Dec. 21, the RACER prototype’s avionics blinked into life.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Austria’s defense ministry is to double its order of Leonardo AW169M Light Utility Helicopters by exercising options for an additional 18 aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
The defense minister's remarks come four days after the Kfir replacement program received an urgent endorsement from President Gustavo Petro.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Joe Anselmo, Guy Norris, Steve Trimble, Graham Warwick
Listen in as three Aviation Week editors discuss—and sometimes debate—whether Boom’s new supersonic engine plan is for real.
Air Transport

By Lee Ann Shay
Compare commercial, military, business aviation and helicopter MRO markets for 2023, based on Aviation Week Network data.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
A decade after U.S. Marine Corps experiments in Afghanistan, the Defense Department is ramping up development of cargo-carrying UAS.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Forecasts, snapshots and military aircraft to watch.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The two A400Ms took off from Kyiv’s Borispol Airport on Dec. 20.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Hermeus will use a modified version of the 29,000-lb. thrust engine.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The new arrivals allow the Latvian Air Force to begin retiring Russian-made aircraft from its fleet.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
Negotiations have occurred that will allow the Colombian government to acquire new fighters with a grace period for starting payments.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
The bill would buy 383 military aircraft overall in fiscal 2023—or 30% more than the 294 aircraft requested by the Defense Department.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne, Steve Trimble, Chen Chuanren
As current fourth and fifth-generation fighters evolve and find new customers, attention is turning to next-generation efforts.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brian Everstine
The Biden administration’s first budget proposal after the release of its National Defense Strategy will focus on competition with China.
Budget, Policy & Operations