Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Aug 09, 2024
Seoul is preparing its future fighter for near-term service and a long-term evolution.
Aug 09, 2024
The spacecraft’s propulsion system issues are driving plans to end Boeing’s Crew Flight Test.
Aug 07, 2024
Roberto Cingolani wants his company to play a greater role in the global aerostructures business and shape the development of new-generation combat aircraft.
Aug 07, 2024
Cost overruns and schedule breaches are driving a new look at engine replacement and radar modernization requirements.
Aug 07, 2024
The service is weighing a quick start for its next tanker while pausing the sixth-generation fighter program.
Mar 04, 2025
Hermeus delivered the vehicle to Edwards AFB on Nov. 16 following the completion of low-speed taxi tests at its Atlanta facility in mid-2024.
Mar 04, 2025
The comments are a shift in the Air Force’s recent history with adversary aircraft.
Mar 04, 2025
The proposal would face an uphill challenge amid fiscal restrictions.
Mar 04, 2025
The comments come as a decision on how to proceed with the NGAD penetrating counter air fighter is on hold.
Mar 04, 2025
Engineers are already designing the system and hope to reach a preliminary design review by midyear.
Mar 04, 2025
The three-year initiative will develop an automated boom that uses relative navigation for airborne refueling missions.
Mar 04, 2025
Pratt & Whitney is planning further development of rotating detonation engine (RDE) technology following “positive test results” from a series of ground tests.
Mar 04, 2025
The service said it decided to pause deliveries on Feb. 27 after identifying cracks in the “outboard fixed-trailing-edge support structure” of two aircraft.