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.
MOD confirm new cruise missile to enter service in 2028
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the service entry for the maritime-launched Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon to be 2028.
New British laser weapon in successful high power firing
During a trial in Scotland, the DragonFire laser directed energy weapon system achieved the UK’s first high-power firing of a laser weapon against aerial targets.
Why Ukraine is excited about downing two Russian aircraft
The loss of the A-50 and Il-22 are significant blows to Russian military capabilities in Ukraine.
UK sells-off over 1000 military vehicles and aircraft since 2022
The UK Government has disposed of a total of 1044 military vehicles and 48 aircraft through various methods since February 24, 2022.
Packing a punch – Footage shows impact of Martlet missile
Footage from the terminal phase of the first in-service night firing of Martlet has been published by 815 Naval Air Squdron
NATO AWACS undertake 493 surveillance flights in 2023
Since the start of Russia’s war in Ukraine, flights have increased, and NATO says their "vigilance is even higher".
MOD awards contract for navigation in denied environments
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract valued at £350,000, for the development of navigation systems for drones in environments where Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) are denied.
MOD confirm more Britsh weapons on F-35 by end of decade
British F-35B jets were to be equipped with Meteor missiles by the 'middle of this decade' originally.
