Iran declares RAF base in England a ‘legitimate target’
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has named RAF Fairford as a legitimate target, after American B-1 bombers flew missions against Iran from the Gloucestershire airfield.
Engine for Britain’s next fighter jet moves toward testing
The consortium developing the power and propulsion system for the Global Combat Air Programme has moved a step closer to ground testing its engine demonstrator following a series of design reviews, Rolls-Royce stated.
UK orders three more F-35 maintenance staging units
UK orders three more contoured maintenance rigs for the F-35 fleet in a planned direct award to expand concurrent maintenance work safely.
Britain’s new drone fighter may be carrier capable
A written answer in Parliament links the UK Collaborative Combat Aircraft to the Royal Navy's Hybrid Carrier Air Wing, as industry imagery shows the new drone fighters flying from a carrier deck.
Royal Mail marks jet age with military aircraft stamp set
Royal Mail has unveiled a set of eight Special Stamps showcasing some of the UK military's most iconic jet-powered aircraft, alongside a further four stamps marking the 30th anniversary of the death of jet engine pioneer Sir Frank Whittle.
Rolls-Royce hits milestone for new British combat jet engine
Rolls-Royce has reported a series of propulsion milestones for the UK's future combat air effort, drawing on its Orpheus demonstrator to progress the design of the engine demonstrator for the Global Combat Air Programme.
UK and Boeing agree new C-17 crew training deal
A new five-year agreement keeps C-17 Globemaster air and ground crew training at Farnborough, safeguarding 30 skilled jobs, as the aircraft marks 25 years in UK service.
Excalibur flying testbed enters new GCAP trials phase
The Excalibur Flight Test Aircraft, the UK's flying laboratory for next-generation combat air technologies, has completed its modifications and entered the next stage of flight trials, the Team Tempest partners stated.
StormFighter drone demonstrator to fly next year
The UK's sovereign Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme, StormFighter, will see a demonstrator fly next year and reach operational service by the end of the decade, Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said.
Half of new UK fighter jet demonstrator now assembled
Team Tempest partners say around half of the main structure of the UK's first crewed combat aircraft demonstrator in 40 years is now in final assembly, with the first robotically built component complete.
