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.
US to station nuclear weapons in UK amid tensions with Russia
The United States is reportedly planning to station nuclear weapons at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk, marking the first such deployment in the United Kingdom in 15 years.
U.S. Air Force warns British public over lasers aimed at jets
The United States Air Force has issued a warning to the public in the United Kingdom about the risks and legal consequences of pointing laser pointers at military aircraft.
A look at Britain’s second round of strikes against the Houthi
The Royal Air Force recently, for the second time, joined the United States in their eighth round of strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen.
UK and Italy to service each other’s Typhoons and F-35Bs
The move is part of wider NATO Agile Combat Employment initiatives to improve nations’ mutual operational advantage by operating better together.
New funding round to supply Ukraine with air, sea defences
"A third International Fund for Ukraine bidding round, focused on maritime and air defence capabilities, will be launched shortly."
British jets conduct new bombing raid in Yemen
British Typhoons and American F/A-18s have conducted new, additional air strikes in Yemen.
RAF enhances helicopter training with VR tech
The Royal Air Force says is using advanced Virtual Reality (VR) technology to enhance the training of helicopter aircrew for Puma and Chinook helicopters.
New radar installed on Typhoon for upcoming flight trials
The next steps involve further testing and ground runs at Warton, leading up to the planned initial flight trials later in the year.
