Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

Dec 12, 2018
So far, the Japanese defense ministry has only sought information for 30–50 Bell AH-1S replacements. Six companies are preparing to bid.
Dec 06, 2018
The sensor is part of an effort to accumulate technology for the Future Fighter. It is sized for demonstration in an F-2.
Nov 27, 2018
A Canadian audit says pilot and engineer retention are limiting the capability of the RCAF’s CF-18 Hornet fleet.
Nov 23, 2018
The MHI F-2 was a step forward in lightweight structural design. A new Japanese fighter would go further.
Nov 23, 2018
Part of a technology acquisition effort for a fighter, a Japanese Mach 2 stealth inlet has been designed and tested.
Jul 26, 2022
The EU is to plough more than €300 million into defense aerospace projects.
Jul 26, 2022
The internet is abuzz with theories after a prototype Chengdu J-10C fighter aircraft was photographed with a new conformal spine, similar to those found on some Lockheed Martin F-16Ds.
Jul 26, 2022
Tufan Erginbilgic will replace outgoing CEO Warren East, who announced his departure in February.
Jul 25, 2022
Thirty-five members of the U.S. Congress say they are concerned about an Air Force proposal to use its Advanced Engine Technology Program propulsion system to replace the F-35 fighter’s current powerplant.
Jul 25, 2022
Northrop Grumman says it is ready to become a prime contractor on future fighter programs.
Jul 25, 2022
Since all 12 KAI FA-50PH were delivered in 2017, the S.211 has primarily been used for pilot training.
Jul 22, 2022
Advanced air mobility developer Beta Technologies has secured a 75-year lease at Burlington International Airport in Vermont to build a 355,000-ft.² electric aircraft production facility.
Jul 22, 2022
The UK Royal Air Force is advancing its work on the development of synthetic aviation fuels as it eyes becoming net zero by 2040.