Anglo-German Baltic air exercise ends

This was the first time a German Eurofighter detachment had been embedded within an operational RAF Expeditionary Air Wing.

RAF deploy additional aircraft over English Channel

A Shadow R1 (an intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance aircraft) is now operating over the English Channel.

Hawk jet ‘to fly for decades to come’ say BAE Systems

A team from BAE Systems and the Australian Defence Department have recently completed a major structural testing programme on a specially adapted Hawk Mk127 to put it through five-times this clearance.

First C-130J with new centre wing returns to RAF

Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group has delivered the first of 14 RAF C-130Js to undergo Enhanced Service Life Centre Wing Box replacement.

RAF transport aircraft used to monitor English Channel

A Royal Air Force A400M Atlas aircraft has been flown from RAF Brize Norton this morning to support Border Force operations in the English Channel.

British P-8 Poseidon shadows Russian warship for first time

A P-8A Poseidon from 120 Squadron completed a prolonged overwatch of the Russian warship Vasily Bykov as it passed through the North Sea.

Blue Angels receive ex-Royal Air Force C-130J

The Blue Angels U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron have taken delivery of a C-130J aircraft formerly belonging to the Royal Air Force.

A and B: What are the benefits of the UK operating a mixed F-35...

This opinion piece submitted to the UK Defence Journal by Edward Davies looks at the potential benefits of a mixed UK force of F-35A and F-35B jets.

British firm Meggitt signs three year contract with Northrop for fuel bladders

Meggitt PLC has received a three year contract with Northrop Grumman for the supply of fuel bladders for the F/A-18 Super Hornet.

British Chinooks conduct ‘intensive operations’ supporting French troops in Mali

During one phase of the operation a Chinook flew through the night alongside French Caiman helicopters to insert over 130 troops to conduct a clearance patrol in force.

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