George Allison
First NATO A330 multi-role tanker transport aircraft delivered
The type, known as Voyager in UK service, will enhance NATO strategic transport and air-to-air refuelling capabilities.
SNMG2 exercises with Tunisian vessels in the Western Mediterranean
Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) ships and Tunisian Navy vessels performed a passing exercise in the Western Mediterranean Sea recently.
Airbus signs contract for integration of 115 new Eurofighter ESCAN radars
Airbus has been awarded a contract for the development, supply and integration of 115 Eurofighter ESCAN Radars for the German and Spanish Eurofighter fleet.
Next Generation Jammer Low Band testing continues
NGJ-LB is part of a larger NGJ weapon system that will augment, and ultimately replace the legacy ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System currently used for Airborne Electronic Attack on the EA-18G Growler aircraft.
UK-Qatari joint Typhoon squadron commences flying
12 Squadron is the first Joint Squadron in the RAF since the Battle of Britain in the Second World War.
RAF Force Protection utilise Remotely Piloted Air System
The idea to use a Remotely Piloted Air System for Force Protection originated from a homegrown idea in the RAF Force Protection Centre, RAF Honington in 2017.
HMS Queen Elizabeth launches first ‘4-ship package’ of British F-35 jets
Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth has launched the first ever '4-ship package' of British F-35 jets for a reconnaissance mission.
How many times has the ‘VIP Voyager’ been used for ministerial travel?
The aircraft was refit in 2016 at a cost of £10 million and has been used 25 times for ministerial travel.
Flag Officer Sea Training organisation renamed
'Flag Officer Sea Training' has been renamed 'Fleet Operational Sea Training', it will still be known as 'FOST'.
Royal Marines Commandos get new uniform
The uniform, procured from American company Crye Precision, is lighter weight, has higher tear-strength, is faster-drying and is more breathable than what it replaces say the Royal Navy.