British Typhoon test jet trials powerful new radar
Ground-based testing of the new European Common Radar System (ECRS) Mk2 radar on a Eurofighter Typhoon test and evaluation aircraft has been completed, according to the Royal Air Force.
Delivery of upgraded F-35 jets begins
The Technology Refresh 3 (TR-3) upgrade for the F-35 brings substantial improvements to its computing power.
Marshall extends C-130 support contract with France
British firm Marshall has secured a £4.5 million contract extension to continue providing engineering support for the French Air Force’s fleet of 14 Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules aircraft.
Minister for Armed Forces stresses ‘all domain warfare’
Pollard praised the efforts of UK servicemen and women in various global operations, from protecting UK and NATO airspace to conducting precision strikes and thwarting cyber attacks.
Global Air and Space Chief conference talks deterrence
Despite the RAF's advanced capabilities, Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton spoke of the need for greater efficiency to justify the nation's investment.
British aircraft begin major exercise in Australia
For the RAF, a significant benefit of Exercise Pitch Black is gaining experience in deploying over great distances.
British combat jets deploy long-range to Pacific
The deployment highlights the UK's ability to support a persistent presence in the Indo-Pacific region when needed.
US Air Force and RAF strengthen cooperation in new statement
The agreement outlines three critical lines of effort: 'Operational Harmonisation, Capability Integration, and System Resilience'.
Czech Republic to acquire 200 Hellfire missiles
The Czech Republic's request includes 200 Hellfire missiles, four Hellfire Captive Air Training Missiles, and 600 WGU-59A/B 'Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems II'.
Boeing continues drone swarm flight trials in the UK
This is the second round of successful live flight trials completed at Llanbedr in Wales and paves the way for a sovereign, highly autonomous capability to meet future UK defence requirements.
