Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

Dec 13, 2024
Photographer Dominic Moen's work from the 16th and 17th flights of Stratolaunch's Roc platform, including the first captive carry of Talon T-A2 testbed vehicle.
Dec 12, 2024
After years of talking about collective defense, the EU wants to make 2025 the year it really advances efforts to boost the region’s military capacity.
Dec 11, 2024
The increasingly connected and powerful Chinese military is displaying its capabilities and prompting countermoves by the U.S. and allies.
Dec 06, 2024
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Dec 06, 2024
Aviation Week's defense team discusses the latest developments with Europe's combat air projects as governments there ramp up military spending.
Mar 24, 2025
Israeli companies will modify 12 Sikorsky CH-53K helicopters ordered by the Israeli air force with avionics and electronic warfare systems.
Mar 24, 2025
MD Helicopters is working on 10 upgrade packages for the MD500 family of turbine-engine light helicopters.
Mar 24, 2025
Boeing's win of the F-47 aircraft contract from the U.S. Air Force is already boosting sentiment in the company while rival Lockheed Martin is taking a hit.
Mar 24, 2025
BAE Systems sees potential in the recently flown STRIX X-wing vertical takeoff and landing uncrewed aircraft prototype.
Mar 24, 2025
L3Harris expects to deliver the first MC-55A Peregrine multi-intelligence platform to the Royal Australian Air Force this year, after several program delays.
Mar 21, 2025
Boeing has won a contract to develop the F-47 next-generation combat aircraft for the U.S. Air Force which throws a lifeline to the company’s struggling military aviation business.
Mar 21, 2025
The Australian government says the Lockheed Martin AGM-158C LRASM is now operationally ready for use on its F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fleet.
Mar 20, 2025
Despite continued increases to its defense spending in recent years, Malaysia’s economic and financial realities dictate a slow and steady pace to its ambitious military aircraft modernization plans.