MoD pays £423,000 in low flying compensation over last year
According to figures released by the Ministry of Defence, the total amount of compensation paid for all low flying claims since June 2021 is £423,084.52.
British surveillance aircraft sorties triple since New Year
Figures show the number of sorties by British RC-135 Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft go from 6 per month in December to a peak of 18 per month when Russia invaded Ukraine.
RAF halt ‘non-essential’ Typhoon flights due to issue
The Royal Air Force have paused "non-essential flying" by Typhoon and Hawk jets as a "temporary safety precaution" until a technical issue with their ejector seats is resolved.
Czech Republic wants 24 F-35 jets
The F-35 would replace leased Saab Gripen fighters. The Czech Republic has 14 Gripens under a leasing agreement set to expire in 2027.
MBDA developing ‘Weapon Management System’ for Tempest jet
At the Farnborough International Airshow, MBDA revealed its vision for "optimising weapon effects in the future battlespace" through its 'Weapon Effects Management System'.
Rolls-Royce joins British-French missile project
Rolls-Royce and Safran will partner to develop propulsion for a next-generation missile under development for Britain and France.
UK to develop unmanned anti-submarine helicopter
The new unmanned helicopter will allow crewed Royal Navy helicopters to re-deploy on alternative missions, freeing up the fleet for other tasks.
British surveillance aircraft monitoring Black Sea
British RC-135 electronic surveillance aircraft continue to operate over the Black Sea near Ukraine, keeping an eye on Russian forces.
RAF tankers operating from commercial airports due to heat
Royal Air Force Voyager tankers are operating from Glasgow Prestwick Airport and London Stansted Airport as a precautionary measure due to the heat.
Britain to build experimental ‘Hypersonic Air Vehicle’
Britain is to build an experimental 'Hypersonic Air Vehicle', with the project aiming to "establish the UK as a leader in reusable hypersonic air systems".
