Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

Apr 02, 2021
The company that supplies MH-6M and MH-47G helicopters to SOCOM’s army aviation component declined to directly answer a query by Aerospace DAILY about interest in Armed Overwatch, but left open the possibility of submitting a bid for the 76-aircraft order.
Apr 01, 2021
The Embraer KC-390 is now qualified to refuel another KC-390 in-flight for the Brazilian air force, the manufacturer said April 1. Boom-equipped air…
Apr 01, 2021
The UK Royal Air Force has disbanded the squadron flying its Raytheon Sentinel wide-area surveillance aircraft, ending the type’s service career.
Apr 01, 2021
Boeing said it is disappointed by Canada's decision to disqualify the KC-46 for the Strategic Tanker Transport Capability project, but stands ready to re-enter if the competition is reopened to bidding.
Mar 31, 2021
The UK’s bid to propose the Eurofighter Typhoon for Finland’s HX future fighter tender includes local assembly of both the aircraft and the engine as well as participation in the development of an active electronically scanned array radar for the platform.
Mar 31, 2021
The UK Royal Air Force wants to bring its Mosquito loyal wingman and Alvina swarming drone system into service before the end of this decade to operate alongside its Eurofighter Typhoon and F-35 Joint Strike Fighter fleets.
Mar 30, 2021
UAC is preparing to ramp up production to up to 12 Il-112Vs a year to meet the Russian Ministry of Defense’s plans to replace a fleet of aging—and Ukrainian—An-26 transports.
Mar 30, 2021
German regional air mobility startup Lilium is to go public in a deal expected to provide up to $830 million in funds to complete certification, begin production and launch commercial operation of its piloted seven-seat Lilium Jet air taxi in 2024.