British jets deploy to Romania to protect NATO border
For the next four months, jets from RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland will carry out enhanced air policing missions under NATO command alongside the Romanian Air Force.
Falkland Islands airfield resurfacing project completed
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has completed an £8.9 million project to resurface the alpha loop at Mount Pleasant Complex airfield on the Falkland Islands.
British global response force readiness tested
16 Air Assault Brigade was put through a no-notice practice mobilisation to check that troops are ready to respond to global crises.
New contract award for Merlin helicopter engines
Availability of the Royal Navy’s fleet of 55 Merlin helicopters is hoped to increase thanks to a new engine support contract award which runs through to 2030.
Eagle warning system for F-15 completes operational testing
"EPAWSS was designed for upgradeability and rapid capability insertion," said Amy Nesbitt, EPAWSS program manager at BAE Systems.
Northrop ballistic missile target successfully launched
Northrop Grumman Corporation successfully launched a ballistic missile target vehicle to support the Missile Defense Agency’s Flight Test Aegis Weapon System 32 (FTM-32), in cooperation with the U.S. Navy.
F-16 jets to be turned into autonomous drones
The next step for the VENOM program is to modify the F-16 aircraft into test platforms to rapidly evaluate autonomous capabilities.
British aircraft continue to supply weapons to Ukraine
British weapon supply flights continue to supply Ukraine with weapons with which to defend itself against invading Russian forces.
Red Arrows begin ‘Blue’ repaint thanks to funding
After successfully attracting funding from Pepsi, the famous Red Arrows will be painted Blue.
Britain trialling Harrier jets on carriers
"The F-35B is far more capable than the Harrier and using them in combat would be incredibly unfair and a give a bad impression the new, fairer Global Britain".
