George Allison
F-35A airframe completes third life testing in East Yorkshire facility
A full scale durability test airframe of the F-35A aircraft has successfully completed its third life testing say BAE.
US carriers in large Pacific operation amid North Korea tensions
The USS Ronald Reagan, USS Nimitz and USS Theodore Roosevelt strike groups will commence a three-carrier strike force exercise in the Western Pacific this week.
Babcock and BMT team up on Type 31e Frigate bid
Babcock and BMT signed the cooperation agreement yesterday, the agreement will focus on the recently announced Type 31e Frigate to offer a design partnership to the MoD.
Gibraltar ‘of great importance to the UK and our armed forces’ says Minister
Minister for the Armed Forces Mark Lancaster has arrived in Gibraltar and outlined his governments support for the territory.
Government announce plans to ‘step up commitment’ to European security to counter Russia
The Government say they are increasing the British commitment to European security.
Extent of low flying compensation awards from the MoD revealed
The response to a Freedom of Information request on low flying has revealed the extent of low flying compensation claims paid out by the Ministry of Defence.
Senior US officer claims NATO ‘needs British capabilities’ while warning against cuts
General Ben Hodges, commander of the US Army in Europe, has said that he was worried that British forces were already stretched too far.
Spanish warship forced away from Gibraltar by patrol boat HMS Scimitar
HMS Scimitar intercepted the Infanata Elena yesterday morning and forced the corvette away from British waters off Gibraltar.
WATCH: Trident missile fired from Royal Navy nuclear submarine
Watch the successful firing of a Trident ballistic missile by HMS Vigilant during a test launch in the Atlantic Ocean.
UK cuts helicopter training due to shortage of funds
According to the Annual Assurance Report released by the Defence Safety Authority, the majority of overseas helicopter training exercises have been cut due to cost.