Aircraft & Propulsion

Japan has dispatched its Kawasaki EC-2 standoff jammer aircraft to its flight development center after taking flight earlier this year.

The Finnish government has given the go-ahead for the country’s Defense Forces Logistics Command to procure RTX GBU-53 Small Diameter Bomb II munitions to equip its fleet of Lockheed Martin F-35As.

The Portuguese Air Force’s (FAP) KC-390 Millennium fleet has delivered a compelling real-world demonstration of efficiency, versatility, and operational readiness.

USAF selects Anduril and General Atomics for CCA production contracts while continuing autonomy system competition with three other firms.

The U.S. Defense Department is conducting its newest stage of qualifying trials for its attack drones program.

A few days after Tehran and Washington reached a preliminary peace deal, the Iranian Red Crescent Society turned to Russia to renew its rotorcraft fleet.

Continental Aerospace returns to U.S. ownership as Arcline acquires the piston engine maker from China's AVIC for $535 million.

Toulouse-based Aura Aero is close to launching a new CCA project, aiming to reach first flight with a demonstrator in 2028, CEO Jérémy Caussade says.

Ukraine still needs a MALE uncrewed aircraft system to loiter in domestic airspace and shoot down incoming Russian attack drones and glide bombs, a co-owner of Ukrainian attack drone and missile-maker Fire Point says.

South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration has awarded type certification to the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter.

Israeli drone-maker Aeronautics Group says it has demonstrated single-operator control of multiple uncrewed air vehicles (UAVs).

General Atomics sees air-recoverable uncrewed aircraft systems extending the reach of MQ-9 payloads.

A U.S. Army plan to start early procurement of the Bell MV-75 might be slowed under new legislation.

Canada has opened negotiations with Italy to acquire Leonardo’s M-346 as the country’s future advanced jet trainer.

The partnership of Renault Group and Thales to boost manufacturing capacity of loitering munitions is the latest example of companies investing in domestic capacity to ensure a sovereign drone-making industry.

Honeywell expands F124 engine production for CCAs and develops SkyShot 1600 prototype under Air Force contract.

U.S. startup Mach Industries has confirmed it has won a Defense Innovation Unit contract to demo a hybrid-electric uncrewed long-range strike aircraft.

The French government has become the launch customer for an Airbus effort to start evolving the A400M airlifter beyond its baseline capabilities.

Airbus Helicopters is looking to broaden the role of its H145M light utility helicopter into the anti-drone mission.

One of the key weapons in Ukraine’s deep strike campaign against Russia may be regaining some of its effectiveness after a long and steep decline.

nLight confirms 1-MW laser demo on track for year-end test as Pentagon eyes transition to production.

The UK Royal Air Force has performed its first-ever ferry flight of its new Protector uncrewed aircraft system, flying it from England through Europe to Cyprus.

Microcracks discovered in the engine diffuser component of the Republic of Korea Army's Light Armed Helicopter “Miron” have been traced to an anomaly in the manufacturing process.

Australian counter-drone specialist Electro Optic Systems is nearing a contract to launch the highest-power version yet of its Apollo high-energy laser system.

Elbit Systems’ plan to equip the Israeli Air Force and potentially others with airborne high-power lasers is starting to take shape.