Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
The Boeing-owned company received a nearly $25 million award from DARPA on Feb. 27.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
Internal testing validated that the Enhanced Power and Cooling System (EPACS) is mature enough now to enter an engineering and manufacturing development phase.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The state-linked aircraft manufacturer said the four AG600s conducted 2,014 sorties totaling 3,560 hr. over the last two years.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Spain says TAI's Hurjet advanced jet trainer is “well positioned” to replace the country’s aging fleet of Northrop SF-5 lead-in fighter trainers.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
MBDA’s Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile has been flown on the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter for the first time.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Brian Everstine
AFSOC is looking to go big with a new autonomy effort, moving from solely focusing on using MQ-9 Reapers as host to its C-130 variants.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Canada is seeking multiple types to make its tactical rotorcraft fleet relevant in the face of new High North defense challenges.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Graham Warwick
Spotted at NASA’s Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio, the forward fuselage of the Rockwell XFV-12A looked disconsolate on its trolley.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
John Phelan, a career investment manager and U.S. Navy outsider, painted a glowing description of the F-35’s capabilities.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
The study will define requirements for joint air battle management in a “high-end fight,” said John Phelan, the nominee for Navy secretary.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. military does not have an effective, overall answer to the question of how to protect austere locations and aircraft from UAS threats, officials say.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force and Special Operations Command have named the OA-1K light attack aircraft Skyraider II.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The UK-based helicopter businesses of Airbus and Leonardo are set for leadership changes.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Poland has signed agreements to lease Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopters, as the country awaits delivery of 96 of the rotorcraft it ordered last year.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kim Minseok
Korean Air Aerospace Division (KAL-ASD) has shared fresh details on its collaborative combat aircraft projects after unveiling a new prototype.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
India says it is conducting flight trials of the helicopter-launched Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR), scoring a direct hit in the most recent firing.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Vivienne Machi
Victus Haze will be the second mission to launch out of five announced Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) missions.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The service in mid-January announced it had received the last MC-130J Commando II special operations variant of the Hercules.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
U.S. Special Operations Command intends to buy 62 of the L3Harris and Air Tractor aircraft.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Tony Osborne
Boeing is planning to cease production of its AH-6i Little Bird single-engine light helicopter after securing only two customers for the type.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Maxim Pyadushkin
Iran’s Air Force has for the first time the demonstrated combat capabilities of its Russian-made Yak-130 trainers.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) believes it may need multiple types to replace its Bell CH-146 Griffons.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
The Cicada was first unveiled at the IDEX defense expo in Abu Dhabi.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The RNZA said the final unit was delivered in late 2024 and will be used by the artillery’s 16th field regiment.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The move comes as the RMAF awaits Washington’s approval of the transfer of Kuwaiti F/A-18C/Ds.
Budget, Policy & Operations