New long-range air defence radar delivered to UK

The RAF say that the system can be deployed in support of worldwide operations or used to cover gaps in coverage in the UK.

New early warning aircraft to be based in Scotland

The new E-7 Wedgetail early warning aircraft will be based at RAF Lossiemouth, joining Typhoon fighter jets and P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

Joint British-Qatari Typhoon Squadron fly over 60 missions

Qatar has ordered 24 Typhoons, 9 fast-jet Hawk trainers, and a package of support and training for its pilots and technicians worth £6 billion.

Airpower by novel means – Drones over Nagorno-Karabakh

Whilst the vulnerability of ground forces to attack from the air is nothing new, the conflict has demonstrated how barriers to delivering attack and ISR capabilities at scale can be removed through the employment of drones, argues Edward Davies in this submission to the UK Defence Journal.

Quantum radar to ‘transform detection’

Quantum radars could provide users with enough detail to identify aircraft, missiles, and other aerial targets by specific model.

BAE awarded advanced seeker production for LRASM

BAE Systems has received a $60 million contract to deliver additional advanced missile seekers for LRASM.

MQ-25 tanker completes flight with Aerial Refueling Store

The U.S. Navy intends to procure more than 70 aircraft, which will assume the tanking role currently performed by F/A-18s, allowing for better use of the combat strike fighters.

RAF aircraft declares emergency over Northumberland

A Royal Air Force E-3D Sentry early warning aircraft has declared an emergency in the air over Northumberland and appears to be burning off fuel over the North Sea in preparation for its return to RAF Waddington.

UK reveals post-Brexit military co-operation with EU

Ben Wallace, the Secretary of State for Defence, outlined his intentions with regards to the UK's post-Brexit defence relationship with the EU.

Typhoon jets conduct ‘airstrikes’ against mock village in Scotland

Wildcat helicopters called in repeated strikes from Typhoon jets and other aircraft.

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