Bryan Davis
The value of British air power
Whether securing airspace, launching precision strikes, or providing humanitarian relief, airpower ensures that Britain remains a key player on the world stage.
Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet upgrades ahead of schedule
Boeing has announced the early completion and delivery of the first two Service Life Modification (SLM) F/A-18 Block III Super Hornets to the U.S. Navy.
HII and Babcock to accelerate Australia’s nuclear subs
HII and Babcock have announced the formation of a new joint venture, H&B Defence, aimed at accelerating the development of Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine capabilities under the AUKUS security partnership.
Boeing working on AI software for aerial refuelling missions
In a simulated environment, Boeing’s team successfully conducted a demonstration where a F/A-18 pilot remotely commanded an unmanned MQ-25 to deploy a refuelling drogue and refuel the Super Hornet.
U.S. Navy awards BAE $87m to upgrade USS Carter Hall
BAE Systems has received a $87.2 million contract from the U.S. Navy for repair work aboard the dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50).
Italian Eurofighters patrol Polish skies
The Italian Air Force has been actively collaborating with Polish forces to strengthen regional security and showcase the Alliance's unity.
RAF showcase air mobility readiness in Ex Venture Spirit
During the intensive week-long exercise, personnel were tested in a variety of dynamic scenarios that mimicked real-world crisis response operations.
BAE to maintain and repair light guns in Ukraine
The L119 Light Gun has proved to be a trusted system that Ukrainian forces have favoured because of its accurate firepower, light weight, low logistical requirements and mobility.
Britain, America and Japan to hold joint drills
The UK, US and Japan will hold regular trilateral military exercises in the Indo-Pacific from 2025 to boost security in the region.
UK Space Agency backing for nuclear space reactors
Rolls-Royce has announced it has secured funding from Phase 2 of the UK Space Agency’s International Bilateral Fund.