Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Sep 13, 2018
Adaptive-engine deal modified to focus on technology for sixth-generation fighter needs as parts arrive for building GE’s first XA100 demonstrator.
Sep 11, 2018
The air force’s Pegase mission promoted French aircraft exports, as well as sending a message to China about the South China Sea.
Sep 07, 2018
With completion of development flight-testing, the Lockheed Martin-led team provides a deep dive into the engineering effort behind developing the F-35.
Sep 07, 2018
The F-35B exists because of its commonality with the F-35A and F-35C, but all three variants are better aircraft because of the STOVL version challenges.
Sep 06, 2018
Nuclear mission is likely to be a critical element in Brussels’ future fighter thinking.
Jul 18, 2022
The announcement comes as NATO has kicked off its study for a Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability.
Jul 17, 2022
The RAF's chief of staff is focused on acquiring a new capability that can be more rapidly fielded.
Jul 16, 2022
SpaceX CRS-25 autonomously docked to the International Space Station’s U.S. segment Harmony module on July 16, delivering more than 5,800 lbs. of crew supplies, science investigations, technology development projects and station hardware.
Jul 15, 2022
Senior Royal Air Force officers say the air arm is now moving forward with procurement of the Boeing E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft after a series of “distractions” in the program.
Jul 15, 2022
Airbus Helicopters has established teaming arrangements with industry partners as it prepares to offer a militarized version of its H175 twin-engine super-medium rotorcraft for the UK’s £1.2 billion ($1.42 billion) New Medium Helicopter requirement.
Jul 15, 2022
The House of Representatives passed a defense authorization bill worth $850 billion on July 14 that adds dozens of aircraft to the Defense Department’s requested procurement budget.
Jul 15, 2022
The U.S. Navy and Boeing recently demonstrated the manned-unmanned teaming capabilities of the Block III F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, with the fighter controlling up to three unmanned aerial vehicles in “combat representative” scenarios.
Jul 15, 2022
The contract for the next lot of Boeing F-15EXs for the U.S. Air Force will come in at less than $80 million, despite ongoing supply chain issues and inflation that is bogging down deliberations on future contracts for other fighters such as the F-35.