Leonardo in Yeovil secures £322m in export orders
The company says it remains 'AW149-ready', prepared to deliver the medium multi-role helicopter to the Ministry of Defence if it wins the New Medium Helicopter competition.
Greece purchases F-35 Lightning II jets
The Greek government has formalised its decision to procure 20 F-35 jets, with an option for 20 more.
German and Japanese warplanes fly together in joint exercise
During the exercise, a formation of six Japanese F-15s flew alongside a flight of German Eurofighters.
RAF to trial augmented reality training technology
In practical terms, the pilot will see virtual aircraft through their visor, which may include an adversary fighter aircraft displaying hostile intent.
Britain grows Protector drone fleet
Equipped with advanced equipment and precision strike weapons, Protector will offer critical armed surveillance capabilities and deploy against potential adversaries globally.
Typhoon flies historic display on sustainable fuel
The eight-minute display, piloted by Flight Lieutenant David ‘Turbo’ Turnbull, utilised a 35% blend of sustainable fuel.
Britain’s new helicopter project continuing
The New Medium Helicopter (NMH) programme aims to acquire a modern medium-lift support helicopter to replace up to five different aircraft types currently in use.
Britain orders ‘significant’ amount of multirole missiles
The Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM) from Thales, weighing just 13kg each, are designed to target drones, helicopters, other aircraft, and small, fast maritime threats.
Britain starts manufacturing on new fighter jet demonstrator
The UK has begun manufacturing and assembling the main structure of its first new fighter jet protoype in four decades.
UK may expand E-7 early warning aircraft fleet
The new UK Government has refused to rule out the potential expansion of its planned E-7 Wedgetail fleet as part of the upcoming Strategic Defence Review.
