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.
RAF Voyager tanker in tyre blow out scare
The crew used the aircraft’s external cameras to assess the damage and also sought a visual inspection from a US Air Force F-16 fighter jet participating in the exercise.
Ukraine missile painted with ‘From Paris with love’
A French-supplied SCALP cruise missile mounted on a Ukrainian Su-24 has been pictured sporting the text "De Paris avec amour, Rachysty, allez en enfer", which translates as 'From Paris with love, Russia go to hell'.
Upgrade planned for Merlin HM2 radar
The focus is on enhancing the aircraft's capability for helicopter-based surface search, primarily for general maritime surveillance.
BAE FireNet tactical systems for U.S. Navy
Data Link Solutions, a joint venture between BAE Systems and Rockwell Collins, Inc., has secured a contract with the U.S. Navy to provide Small Form Factor (SFF) Link 16 radios.
