Aircraft & Propulsion

Air Forces in Focus analyzes the results so far of the Army Transformation Initiative unveiled in May.

Portugal’s defense minister declared interest in local assembly for Embraer A-29 light combat and trainer aircraft on Dec. 17.

Polish aircraft startup Draco Aircraft is making a play for the low-cost combat aircraft market.

Spanish defense company Indra says it has agreed to acquire uncrewed air system provider Wake Engineering as part of a push to grab market share in Spain.

The USAF is buying two Boeing 747-8is from Lufthansa for training and spares as part of the delayed program to replace the current VC-25A “Air Force One” fleet.

Momentum has slowed for the U.S. Air Force EA-37B Compass Call.

China appears to have flown a new tactical airlifter, more than a decade after the concept was first unveiled in 2014.

NHIndustries is looking to regain momentum in securing new orders for its NH90 helicopter in the new year after securing several top-up deals.

Germany's military has a sense of urgency to bring into service and enhance its new NH90 Sea Tiger anti-surface warfare and sub-hunting helicopters.

Gas turbines still dominate Pratt & Whitney’s future road map, but emerging new cycles and alternative fuels will also play a major role.

Aircraft capable of short or vertical takeoff and landings are driving the U.S. Army’s pursuit of a replacement for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle.

The Canadian Defense Investment Agency awarded the Montreal-based aircraft manufacturer a roughly $400 million contract to supply six Global 6500s.

Germany has decided to buy 20 more Airbus H145M helicopters, exercising options placed as part of its landmark deal for the rotorcraft two years ago.

As Knowledge Partners to the event KMPG will be overseeing three separate theaters covering government, the future of defense and integrate defense systems.

The Cai Hong-7 stealthy uncrewed aerial system made by CASC has completed its maiden flight from an undisclosed airfield in northwest China.

Boeing and the U.S. Air Force now expect delivery of the next Air Force One in mid-2028.

A market survey shows the U.S. Air Force is close to launching development of a new version of the Lockheed Martin C-130J for the arctic mission.

UAS maker Edge Autonomy plans to license its Penguin C MK2.5 vertical takeoff and landing drone used by the U.S. military for production in Taiwan.

The U.S. government has cleared Pakistan to order a package of communications upgrades and a small number of munitions for its fleet of Lockheed Martin F-16s.

The Pentagon does not effectively address safety issues related to the V-22 due to a lack of oversight, non-compliance with airworthiness and safety of flight procedures, and ongoing materiel problems, new reports find.

Switzerland says it will settle for fewer than 36 Lockheed Martin F-35s to offset program cost growth.

Helsinki is buying the missiles for use with its soon-to-be-delivered Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters.

The F-47, low-cost missiles, space superiority and more—listen in as editors break down the key developments of 2025 in the defense world.

Quantum Systems has secured a deal to provide up to 747 Twister reconnaissance drones to the German Armed Forces to replace the Aladin used across the services.

Taiwan's and Poland's drone associations have signed a letter of intent aimed at strengthening uncrewed systems industries and supply chain resilience.