Over half of the Hawk T2 training fleet unavailable
As at 11 March 2024, 16 Hawk T2 aircraft were currently unavailable for fast jet pilot training.
First Ukrainian pilots graduate from British flight training
The pilots received basic flying, ground school and language training in the UK and will one day form the first line of defence in protecting Ukraine’s skies from Putin's forces.
Britain boosts spending on complex weapons
Over the last four years, the United Kingdom has demonstrated a marked 48.05% increase in its spending on complex weapons delivery.
Lockheed Martin supports British Army tech demo
Lockheed Martin has showcased UK sovereign technologies developed by British engineers in support of the British Army’s participation in ‘Project Convergence'.
QinetiQ reports first flight of new Rattler Supersonic Target
QinetiQ is customising the platform to support the US Department of Defense’s HELM Rattler laser project.
German air force supports NATO special forces
The German Air Force’s contribution to exercise Nordic Response provides air transport, low-level flying and Special Forces airdrop capabilities with an A400M transport aircraft.
British surveillance aircraft patrols Black Sea
A Royal Air Force RC-135 surveillance aircraft was deployed today to monitor Russian forces in occupied Ukraine.
U.S. approves sale of 1,798 missiles of various types to Poland
The United States has finalised the approval for a sale to Poland of 1,798 air-launched missiles across three types.
Britain takes delivery of more new F-35 stealth jets
The arrival of more F-35B jets this weekend means the UK now has 34 of the stealth jets.
Hawk replacement under investigation by RAF
This investigation aims to assess options for aircraft, simulators, and a combined live/virtual training approach.
