Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Jun 27, 2019
A new core processor and software architecture opens up possibilities for F-35 weapons and sensors.
Jun 24, 2019
Airbus and Dassault used the Paris Air Show to reveal their vision for a New-Generation Fighter and the unmanned systems that will support it.
Jun 14, 2019
Growing support for the U.S. military’s F-15EX acquisition plan highlights global trend on diverse
Jun 13, 2019
The version of the fighter planned for the U.S. Air Force will include upgrades such as fly-by-wire controls, a new electronic-warfare system and new weapon stations.
Jun 11, 2019
A low budget and Leonardo’s entrenched position have discouraged rivals from competing for South Korea’s MOH 2 naval helicopter requirement.
Aug 26, 2022
Canberra wants the 40 Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawks to replace its fleet of problematic NHIndustries NH90 helicopters, known locally as MRH90 Taipans.
Aug 25, 2022
U.S. startup Jetoptera plans to test a blended wing body model with integrated fluidic propulsion and upper-surface blowing as it bids to win a U.S. Air Force contract to build a prototype high-speed vertical/short takeoff and landing aircraft.
Aug 23, 2022
One of the UK Royal Air Force’s new P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft has been credited with helping to rescue two rowers in the North Atlantic.
Aug 23, 2022
Leonardo Helicopters has performed initial flight tests of its AW249 attack helicopter under development for the Italian Army.
Aug 23, 2022
The Pentagon’s initial development of counter-unmanned aerial system capabilities was specifically focused on Middle East base defenses, but the Russia-Ukraine war has shown that the capability needs to be deployed globally with tactical units also able to down the drones, the U.S. Army’s officer in charge of the mission says.
Aug 23, 2022
The U.S. Army has halted further flight tests of the Airbus Zephyr high-altitude pseudo-satellite following the loss of one of the aircraft after a 64-day flight.
Aug 22, 2022
AeroVironment has acquired Plank Aerosystems, developer of autonomous uncrewed air vehicle (UAV) guidance and navigation software.
Aug 22, 2022
The U.S. Army has completed initial operational test and evaluation of the new UH-60V Black Hawk, the service says.