French Hawkeye deploys to Romania from carrier
A French E-2C Hawkeye, an airborne early warning and control aircraft, completed a mission over Romania as part of NATO’s Neptune Strike 24-1 exercise.
U.S. Air Force chief flies in AI-piloted F-16 jet
U.S. Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall was flown in the X-62A, a modified F-16D, at Edwards Air Force Base.
Helicopter carries an F-35 whilst being refuelled
During the operation, the CH-53K also demonstrated its aerial refuelling capabilities with a KC-130T Hercules.
Britain’s Typhoon fleet: Counts and variants revealed
The UK's Typhoon fleet consists of 137 aircraft, divided into 30 Tranche 1, 67 Tranche 2, and 40 Tranche 3 variants.
UK aircraft over Israel ‘solely to locate hostages’
The UK's unarmed reconnaissance aircraft are over Gaza "solely for the purpose of locating the remaining hostages".
British Army’s new attack helicopters lead NATO drills
British Apache, Wildcat and Chinook helicopters will train to deploy and suport troops in seizing a foothold against Russia in defence of the Baltic states.
E-7 Wedgetail in-service date remains 2025
The Full Business Case for the E-7 Wedgetail programme was submitted in March 2024, with approval anticipated later this year.
British fighter jets in Estonia to train to defend alliance
Estonia's biggest military exercise, Spring Storm (Kevadtorm) 2024, will see allies practice the transfer of troops from North America to Europe.
Britain developing homegrown hypersonic missile
It has been reported that the United Kingdom intends to design and deploy its own hypersonic cruise missile by the year 2030.
British Typhoon jets strike a rocket launcher in Iraq
A pair of Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4s, flying as part of the long-standing global coalition, conducted a routine patrol over Syria and Iraq as part of Operation Shader.
