Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

Dec 06, 2021
A likely B-21 debut in 2022 could spur a wave of B-2 and B-1 retirements.
Dec 03, 2021
Brazil’s first F-39E Gripen, Israeli Apaches, U.S. Air Force A-10s and dueling rockets over Gaza and Israel are among our editors’ favorites.
Dec 03, 2021
The unfortunate end of Firefly Alpha’s launch 2.5 min. into its flight and Falcon 9 and Atlas V soaring to orbit top our editors’ picks.
Dec 02, 2021
The four-nation Eurodrone has been designed to allow capability growth as nations eye new missions for the MALE UAS.
Dec 01, 2021
Chinese show of force near Taiwan; LaPlante to lead Pentagon acquisitions; SOCOM orders 6 Chinooks; and the U.S. finishes posture review.
May 31, 2023
Safran Helicopter Engines' new CEO Cedric Goubet says the engine business will almost double production to 1,000 engines per year in response to the market.
May 30, 2023
Boeing and ST Engineering have agreed to explore setting up a P-8 Poseidon services and sustainment center in Singapore to support the maritime patrol aircraft.
May 26, 2023
Germany, France, the Netherlands and Czech Republic are discussing the future of strategic airlift and eyeing solutions for heavy and outsized cargo aircraft.
May 26, 2023
“Four squadrons of F-16s (48 aircraft) are exactly what we need to liberate our country from the aggressor,” Ukraine's defense ministry tweeted May 26
May 25, 2023
Denmark and the Netherlands will lead a group effort to train Ukrainian pilots on Lockheed Martin F-16s following a green light from the U.S.
May 25, 2023
A Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat has arrived in the U.S. for testing.
May 25, 2023
Boeing will build a new manufacturing facility to focus on advanced coatings as part of a large push for upcoming secretive military programs.
May 25, 2023
Dassault Aviation has resumed Rafale deliveries to France and is currently negotiating a contract for a fifth batch of aircraft.