British surveillance aircraft deploys to monitor Russian forces
A British RC-135 ‘Rivet Joint’, an electronic surveillance aircraft, has conducted a patrol over the Baltic states.
NATO stocking up on short-range air defence missiles
Saab has received an order for RBS 70 Bolide missiles from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA).
Aircraft refuellers being upgraded to last another 15 years
The 5,000l-capacity Small Capacity Aircraft Refuellers (SCARs), which will supply the bulk of the fuel for helicopters including Chinook, Merlin and Apache have reached Initial Operating Capability (IOC).
U.S. Navy recovers downed Black Hawk in Mediterranean Sea
Assigned to U.S. Army Special Operations Command, the MH-60 Blackhawk was carrying five special operations aviation Soldiers when it crashed. All Soldiers on board were killed.
Spain orders 16 C295 Maritime Patrol and Surveillance aircraft
The Spanish Ministry of Defence has ordered 16 Airbus C295 aircraft in Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) configuration and Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) configuration.
Britain prepares to strike Houthi following attacks on ships
British jets are reportedly gearing up to launch a series of air strikes against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in the wake of recent attacks on shipping in the Red Sea.
American C-5 transport conducts reverse flow air refuelling
The C-5M offloaded 23,500 pounds of fuel in approximately thirty minutes to the KC-10.
Lockheed tests Advanced Off-Board Electronic Warfare System
AOEW is a pod-based electronic warfare missile defence system that will provide U.S. Navy with enhanced electronic surveillance and attack capabilities against anti-ship missile threats.
NATO jets intercept Russian aircraft over 300 times in 2023
In 2023, NATO air forces across Europe scrambled well over 300 times to intercept Russian military aircraft approaching Alliance airspace, with most intercepts occurring over the Baltic Sea.
Britain giving hundreds of air defence missiles to Ukraine
Surface launched ASRAAM missiles have proven highly effective – with a successful hit rate reported as high as 90% against some Russian air targets.
