Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Dec 15, 2021
General Electric is preparing to begin a second phase of ground tests of the XA100 adaptive cycle combat engine after successfully completing evaluations of the second of two full-scale test units at its Evendale altitude test facility in Ohio.
Dec 15, 2021
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has provided some hints on the full capabilities of its new Airbus Helicopter H225M as it moves to bring the medium-lift helicopter into operation.
Dec 14, 2021
The Japanese ministry of defense reportedly has come to an agreement with the relevant U.S. manufacturers and agencies after costs spiraled.
Dec 14, 2021
Serbia’s president has said the country’s armed forces will be bolstered by the arrival of 30 new helicopters during 2022 and 2023.
Dec 14, 2021
Romania wants to acquire up to 32 of the Norwegian Lockheed Martin F-16AM/BMs that Oslo has up for sale as it introduces the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
Dec 14, 2021
Sikorsky will vie with Airbus and Leonardo to meet the UK’s New Medium Helicopter requirement which calls for 36-44 aircraft.
Dec 13, 2021
The U.S. Air Force’s AFWerx innovation unit has narrowed the competition down to 11 companies for its challenge to identify potential high-speed vertical takeoff and landing concepts for special operation missions.
Dec 10, 2021
After years of reliability issues, Australia has finally decided that it will prematurely retire its entire fleet of 47 NHIndustries/Airbus NH90 helicopters, designated locally as the MRH-90 Taipan, almost a decade earlier than planned. Instead, it has contacted the U.S. government for advice on the potential sale of 40 Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawks.