Busy day for British carrier jets in Arctic
British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales and her jets have been operating in Vest Fjorden in the Arctic Circle.
New drone trials squadron has no drones
Due to "competing resource requirements", 216 Squadron has not conducted any drone trials despite being formed in 2020 for that purpose.
American bombers return home after show of force in Europe
The B-1 bombers flew as a simulated adversary and received intercepts from various NATO fighter aircraft across the Arctic, North Sea, and the Greenland, Iceland, and UK gap.
Commando fliers undertake unusual supply mission
Commando aviators performed an unusual delivery mission – saving locals weeks of effort in brutal conditions.
U.S. and Jordan drop aid directly into Gaza
U.S. C-130s dropped over 38,000 meals along the coastline of Gaza, allowing for civilian access to the critical aid.
Boeing awarded $3.4bn for 17 P-8A Poseidon aircraft
The U.S. Navy has awarded Boeing a $3.4 billion contract to begin manufacturing 14 P-8A Poseidon aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force and three additional P-8s for the German Navy.
Nations meet for further E-7 Wedgetail discussions
Established in 2022, the Wedgetail Trilateral Agreement is a commitment of the RAF, RAAF, and USAF to work together under an E-7 'Joint Vision Statement'.
RAF aircraft numbers drop by 22% in seven years
The fleet has reduced from 724 aircraft in service in 2016 to 564 in 2023, which represents a reduction of approximately 22%.
Raytheon completes first flight of AMRAAM-ER variant
This latest AMRAAM-ER variant is a first-of-its-kind configuration incorporating the guidance section of the AIM-120 C-8.
RAF crews begin Protector drone technician course
Aviators from 31 Squadron have commenced their Protector RG Mk 1 Technician training at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Desert Horizons facility in California, USA.
