Gladiator ‘new dawn’ for fighter-jet training say MoD

The capability, known as Gladiator, was announced by the Minister for Defence Procurement in May 2019.

Sea Venom missile in firing trial off French coast

The anti-ship weapon is being developed by the UK and France to equip British and French helicopters.

Why does the RAF intercept aircraft outside sovereign UK airspace?

Protecting UK airspace is the RAF’s most important role and one of the reasons it was formed in 1918.

Saab Digital Tower demonstrator ordered by Royal Air Force

Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions has been selected to provide a Digital Tower system as an Operational Concept Demonstrator.

British Army ‘evacuate’ 400 in exercise

The British Army say it has been rehearsing the skills needed to move endangered people out of the way of disease, a natural disaster or conflict. 

Rolls-Royce celebrates 25 years of Trent – and plans for its future

Rolls-Royce is this year celebrating the achievements of an engine family that it says has transformed the way we travel.

Airbus Helicopters maintains market leader position

Airbus Helicopters logged orders for 369 helicopters in 2019.

Israeli fancraft developer partners with Boeing

An Israeli based company has recently signed an agreement to partner up with Boeing.

Typhoon jets intercept Russian bombers near UK

Typhoon aircraft were scrambled today to intercept Russian bombers as they entered the UK's area of interest.

Longbow production support services contract awarded

Longbow has been awarded contract to provide support services for the AH-64 Apache helicopter AN/APG-78 LONGBOW Fire Control Radar to international customers, including the UK.

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