propulsion technology

Honeywell to Power Swarm Aero’s Oversized Tactical Drones

California-based Swarm Aero has partnered with Honeywell Aerospace to supply propulsion systems for its large-class multi-mission unmanned aerial systems.

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L3Harris Tests Shockwave-Based Missile Propulsion Concept

L3Harris is advancing a new generation of missile propulsion systems after validating an air-breathing engine concept in a series of landmark tests.

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Airbility, Schübeler Launch eVTOL Propulsion Tech Collaboration

South Korea’s Airbility has signed a memorandum of understanding with Germany-based Schübeler to jointly develop electric ducted fan propulsion systems for next-generation eVTOL aircraft, the companies announced.

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Pratt & Whitney, GE Pass Engine Assembly Review for NGAP Program

RTX subsidiary Pratt & Whitney and GE Aerospace have completed assembly readiness reviews for their adaptive cycle engines under the US Air Force’s Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion program.

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F-35-Class Airpower: Turkey Shows Off ‘Güçhan’ Engine With 42,000-Pound Thrust

Turkey is pushing deeper into advanced fighter propulsion with a new turbofan engine designed to support next-gen air platforms.

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Pratt & Whitney Launches $100M Upgrade for Engine Manufacturing in Poland

RTX propulsion segment Pratt & Whitney has unveiled a $100-million investment to broaden its production capabilities in Rzeszów, Poland.

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Germany Orders 200 Rolls-Royce Propulsion Systems for Puma Fleet

Rolls-Royce Power Systems has received a contract to supply 200 new mtu PowerPacks for the German Armed Forces’ Puma infantry fighting vehicles.

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Rapid-Built Liquid Rocket Engine Hits Supersonic in New US Test

The Affordable Rapid Missile Demonstrator moved into supersonic territory during a recent flight trial, thanks to a rapidly developed liquid rocket engine.

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PBS Aerospace Lands Multi-Year Propulsion Deal for US Defense Programs

PBS Aerospace has signed a subcontract agreement worth “several tens of millions of dollars” with drone developer Zone 5 Technologies to support US defense propulsion programs.

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Palladyne AI Nabs Missile Propulsion Subsystem Deal From US Defense Prime

Palladyne AI has received a contract from a US defense prime contractor to supply a mission-critical propulsion subsystem in support of an existing American missile program.

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