Britain provides update on project to build new fighter jet
At the recent Defence Ministers summit in Naples, Defence Secretary John Healey spoke to his Japanese and Italian counterparts about the project, here's what happened.
New British E-7 early warning aircraft gets first paint job
The Royal Air Force has officially revealed its first Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft, marked with the new RAF livery.
British carrier jets bomb Cape Wrath in Scotland
Commandos have guided F-35 jets launched from HMS Prince of Wales on bombing runs of Cape Wrath in Scotland.
Britain to develop new long-range missile capabilities
The UK has announced a key role in developing long-range missile capabilities alongside European allies.
British stealth jets in night time carrier operations
As part of Exercise Strike Warrior, 809 Naval Air Squadron 617 Squadron have been conducting intensive night flying operations with F-35B Lightning jets aboard HMS Prince of Wales.
U.S. stealth bombers hit targets in Yemen
The strikes are part of ongoing efforts to reduce the Houthis’ ability to conduct attacks on U.S. and coalition military and civilian ships.
RIAT to showcase ‘Eyes in the Skies’ in 2025
Next summer's Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) will spotlight specialised aircraft used for intelligence, surveillance, maritime patrol, and reconnaissance, under the newly announced theme, 'Eyes in the Skies'.
MP accuses former RAF chief of lying about recruitment
During Prime Minister's Questions, Alicia Kearns MP accused the RAF of forcing Group Captain Lizzy Nicholl to resign for refusing to implement "illegal recruitment orders".
BAE awarded $460m U.S. contract for aviation radios
BAE Systems in the U.S. has been awarded a significant five-year contract with the U.S. Army, valued at up to $460 million, for the supply and support of Multi-mode Aviation Radio Sets.
UK Government clarifies funding for new fighter jet
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed a £1.3 billion allocation for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme in the current financial year.
