Could an airship solve travel woes in the Scottish Islands?
A study to examine the case for introducing Airlander 10 aircraft, a large electric airship, for passenger and freight transport in the Highlands and Islands has been launched by Hybrid Air Vehicles.
British jets arrive in Saudi Arabia for large scale exercise
Typhoons from XI (Fighter) Squadron have arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to join this year’s Spears of Victory exercise.
Crowsnest early warning system to leave service 2029
The Crowsnest Airborne Early Warning system will achieve full operating capability next year after a spend of £425.7m, only to be retired four years later in 2029.
UK Government explain purpose of flights to Israel
A total of 48 RAF operated aircraft have flown to Israel since 7 October to transport Ministers and senior officials conducting diplomatic engagements.
Poland to purchase balloon based radar system
The 'Tethered Aerostat Radar System' is an American low-level airborne ground surveillance system that uses aerostats (moored balloons) as radar platforms.
BAE receive $114m in contracts from U.S. for missile warning
BAE in $114m worth of contracts from the U.S. Army for Common Missile Warning System to protect allies’ Apaches, Chinooks, and Black Hawks.
British C-17 delivers attack helicopters to Arctic
A Royal Air Force C-17 Globemaster recently delivered Army Air Corps Apache helicopters to Royal Norwegian Air Force Base Bardufoss.
UK appears to recommit to full order of 138 F-35Bs
Despite previously dropping the target of "138 aircraft through the life of the programme", the UK appears to have reconfirmed that plan.
RAF ability to engage in peer-to-peer conflict ‘in question’
A new report argues that the RAF has "good kit" in relation to its platforms and weapons but not enough of them—and a pilot shortage problem.
Lack of Irish security ‘back door threat to UK’ says report
A new report published today by Policy Exchange – backed by former Defence Secretaries - sets out how "Irish security freeloading" requires the UK to rediscover the strategic importance of Northern Ireland to its national security.
