The Ministry of Defence claim that the aircraft is "now increasingly obsolescent" and have ruled out upgrading the Sentinel R1's radar and mission systems, choosing to retain the March 2021 out of service date.

The manufacturers say that up to 20 Martlet missiles can be loaded onto a Wildcat helicopter to provide a robust defence against swarm threats.

An F-35A Lightning assigned to the 58th Fighter Squadron has crashed upon landing, say the U.S. Air Force. The pilot is in a stable condition.

Rolls-Royce say they expect the loss of at least 9,000 jobs from their global workforce.

The first E-7 Wedgetail, converted from a 737 Next Generation airliner, will be delivered to the RAF in 2023.

BAE Systems has been awarded $26.7 million contract for modification and installation of electronic countermeasures aboard KC-130J aircraft.

The 500th centre wing section has been shipped to the F-35 Final Assembly line in Fort Worth, Texas.

Typhoon jets have carried out mock air attacks to test the defences of NATO warships operating in the Baltic Sea, say the RAF.

Leonardo has signed a contract to provide Mode 5-capable Identification Friend/Foe (IFF) equipment to Japan.

The Chinook helicopters bring a unique logistical capability to the operation, allowing French ground forces to operate more effectively across the region.