propulsion technology – The Defense Post

May- 2026 -

15 May

Air

150326-N-ZZ999-001 WATERS TO THE SOUTH OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA, Republic of Korea (March 26, 2015) – An MV-22 Osprey, from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, demonstrates its vertical takeoff and landing (VSTOL) capabilities aboard the amphibious assault ship ROKS Dokdo (LPH 6111) during training to strengthen the interoperability between the Navy and Marine Corps of both the U.S. and Republic of Korea. The Marines of the 31st MEU are embarked aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and currently conducting a regularly-scheduled patrol of the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of ROK Navy / Released)

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.

12 May

Air

XA103 engine for the US Air Force's Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) program

Rojoef Manuel

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.

12 May

Air

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

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.

Apr- 2026 -

23 April

Air

Pratt & Whitney's manufacturing complex in Poland

Rojoef Manuel

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.

Mar- 2026 -

27 March

Europe

Puma infantry fighting vehicle, developed and manufactured by PSM Project System & Management GmbH, a joint venture of KNDS Deutschland and Rheinmetall Landsysteme. Image credit: PSM Project System & Management GmbH"

Rojoef Manuel

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.

16 March

Air

Ethan M. Encarnacion

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.

3 March

Air

An aircraft engine. Photo: PBS Aerospace

Rojoef Manuel

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.

Feb- 2026 -

10 February

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

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.

Jan- 2026 -

30 January

Middle East