Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

May 07, 2024
Uncrewed helicopters, automated flight and alternative propulsion systems were major themes for the rotorcraft industry in 2023.
Apr 01, 2024
After years of scattered attempts to keep pilots in service failed to change the trend, the Air Force is renewing outreach to its aircrews.
Jan 09, 2024
The F-16 has long been a stalwart in global fleets, but key advances over the years have proved its ability to serve in a variety of operational roles.
Dec 18, 2023
China’s own upgrades are driving other nations in the region toward change.
Dec 15, 2023
Rearmament in Europe is focused on strengthening combat and support aircraft capacity and ground-based air defenses.
Mar 05, 2024
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Dec 15, 2023
The U.S. arm of Germany’s Quantum Systems has signed a contract with the New Zealand Ministry of Defense to supply its Vector uncrewed aircraft system.
Dec 15, 2023
The test, announced on Dec. 15 by India's Defense Research and Development Organization, is a step towards flight trials of a follow-on, full-scale flying wing UAS.
Dec 14, 2023
The Nov. 16 demonstration moves the GE project closer to a full-scale ground test in late 2025 of a unique new turbine-based combined cycle engine.
Dec 14, 2023
Italy, Japan and the UK's Global Combat Air Program developing a sixth-generation crewed combat aircraft will be headquartered in London, the nations say.
Dec 14, 2023
Germany has placed an order with Airbus Helicopters for up to 82 light-attack versions of the OEM’s H145 twin-engine light helicopter.
Dec 13, 2023
GE Aerospace and its Italian business Avio Aero have secured the first study contract associated with NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability.
Dec 13, 2023
The timely availability of UAS due to fleet maintenance issues has come into question–possibly jeopardizing mission objectives.