Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

Sep 13, 2024
The service hopes to progress on F/A-18, T-45 and MH-60 replacements, though ship- and submarine-building requirements are likely to take priority.
Sep 13, 2024
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Sep 12, 2024
A nonpublic investigation into the recent crash highlights an increasing disconnect between the U.S. Air Force and Navy program offices.
Sep 12, 2024
U.S. Air Force and Army support finally takes Piasecki’s Ares into the air.
Sep 12, 2024
Northrop Grumman is maximizing investment in the Model 437 for digital design and mission testbed roles.
Dec 02, 2024
The U.S. has approved the sale of F-16 and APG-83 SABR radar spares totaling $320 million to Taiwan.
Nov 29, 2024
British defense company Babcock is working with Korea Aerospace Industries to explore whether the two can partner on military flying training in Europe.
Nov 28, 2024
Canada’s SkyAlyn has ordered 19 PC-21 turboprop trainers from Switzerland’s Pilatus, which it will use to provide training to the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Nov 27, 2024
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Nov 26, 2024
Small UAS have been spotted in the vicinity of and over RAF Lakenheath, Mildenhall, Feltwell and Fairford since Nov. 20.
Nov 26, 2024
The hybrid-electric, STOL aircraft demonstrated its lower acoustic signature and potential transport uses in distributed military operations during an event.
Nov 26, 2024
The chief of the UK Royal Air Force wants to replace its Hawk T2 advanced jet trainers as soon as possible after a series of technical problems with the type.
Nov 25, 2024
A U.S. Air Force pilot’s overcontrol during landing caused the crash of a Bell UH-1N helicopter during a training mission on Aug. 30, 2023.