Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

Nov 19, 2021
The Dubai Airshow showed how the UAE’s powerful military has attracted intense courting from Russia and the U.S.
Nov 16, 2021
United Arab Emirates Air Force (UAEAF) combat aircraft, helicopters and support aircraft have swelled the static display of this year’s Dubai Airshow…
Nov 16, 2021
Rostec introduced the Checkmate low-cost fighter to Dubai Airshow visitors during a spectacular event inside a dedicated pavilion on the Dubai…
Nov 14, 2021
After making its move with a next-generation light fighter designed for export, Russia believes it will be able to scoop up orders from a wide range of countries.  
Nov 13, 2021
COVID-19 has dashed the Royal Bahraini Air Force's hopes of taking delivery of the first Block 70 F-16s in 2023.
May 24, 2023
The Czech Republic has canceled plans to acquire Heron UAS from Israel, prioritizing instead the purchase of tactical UAS for the army.
May 23, 2023
Poland in September 2022 announced plans to buy 96 new-build AH-64Es in an acquisition that could be worth up to $7 billion.
May 23, 2023
Boeing has delivered four of the six aircraft ordered under the research, development, test and evaluation contract, with two more set to come this summer.
May 23, 2023
Excel purchased two Boeing 757s to support the development of the FTA, named Excalibur, under contract from Leonardo.
May 23, 2023
Five European countries are proposing the development of a new short-range air-to-air missile capable of countering future combat aircraft.
May 23, 2023
Russia’s largest helicopter operator, Utair Group, may ground 30% of its fleet this year due to a shortage of spare parts and components, the firm's CEO says.
May 23, 2023
While the U.S. and its partners have agreed to start training Ukrainian pilots on Lockheed Martin F-16s, the jets’ delivery will take several months.
May 19, 2023
The U.S. Air Force is designing its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program—uncrewed systems that will fly alongside future fighters—to be fielded in increments.