Poland to purchase balloon based radar system
The 'Tethered Aerostat Radar System' is an American low-level airborne ground surveillance system that uses aerostats (moored balloons) as radar platforms.
BAE receive $114m in contracts from U.S. for missile warning
BAE in $114m worth of contracts from the U.S. Army for Common Missile Warning System to protect allies’ Apaches, Chinooks, and Black Hawks.
British C-17 delivers attack helicopters to Arctic
A Royal Air Force C-17 Globemaster recently delivered Army Air Corps Apache helicopters to Royal Norwegian Air Force Base Bardufoss.
UK appears to recommit to full order of 138 F-35Bs
Despite previously dropping the target of "138 aircraft through the life of the programme", the UK appears to have reconfirmed that plan.
RAF ability to engage in peer-to-peer conflict ‘in question’
A new report argues that the RAF has "good kit" in relation to its platforms and weapons but not enough of them—and a pilot shortage problem.
Lack of Irish security ‘back door threat to UK’ says report
A new report published today by Policy Exchange – backed by former Defence Secretaries - sets out how "Irish security freeloading" requires the UK to rediscover the strategic importance of Northern Ireland to its national security.
British jets conduct new overnight bombing raid in Yemen
Last night's strike targeted weapons storage facilities, missile systems and launchers, air defence systems, and radars.
The multinational mix of F-35s at Red Flag
Lockheed Martin recently highlighted the successful collaboration among American, British, and Australian F-35 squadrons during Red Flag 24-1.
de&s showcases Typhoon TyTAN’s Role in UK air defence
TyTAN was initiated seven years ago to enhance the way the MOD and industry manage the support and maintenance of the Typhoon fleet.
National security at risk with government cuts to RAF
The E-7 Wedgetail aircraft is an advanced radar station and flying command centre; the problem is that there will be too few, and they'll arrive too late.
