MoD purchase ‘high end aerospace grade’ 3D printer
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £913K contract to Renishaw for a high-end 'Aerospace Grade Metallic' 3D printer with the potential to 'print' spare parts for aircraft.
American A-10 ‘Tank Busters’ land in Scotland
A number of A-10C Thunderbolt II attack aircraft have arrived at Glasgow Prestwick Airport in Scotland on their way back to the United States.
British fighter jets to protect 2022 Qatar World Cup
British Typhoon fighter jets will be securing the skies above Qatar during the 2022 Football World Cup.
UK should ‘reconsider’ plans to scrap C-130
Andy Netherwood, a former C-130 and C-17 aircraft commander, has urged the Ministry of Defence to reconsider the early retirement of the C-130J Hercules fleet.
Government slammed for handling of Afghanistan withdrawal
In their scathing report, the Foreign Affairs Committee said that lives were put at risk by a "fundamental lack of planning, grip or leadership at a time of national emergency".
BAE awarded £1.7m contract for Hawk T2A release to service
The Ministry of Defence intends to award a contract to BAE Systems worth £1,639,000 to support the 'Release to Service' of the Hawk T2A.
British and U.S. helicopters ‘make powerful team’
British and American helicopters have been demonstrating their capabilities working together on Exercise Swift Response.
New RAF VIP transport jets to be named ‘Envoy IV’
Two new Dassault 900LX aircraft have been purchased to replace the BAe146 aircraft that were withdrawn from Service in March.
Britain exploring development of future tactical helicopters
A number of helicopter concepts able to "deliver military effect in the land and maritime environments" will be explored as the UK looks to replace existing combat helicopters in the latter part of the 2030s and beyond.
UK begins £1bn project for New Medium Helicopters
The Ministry of Defence is planning on buying up to 44 new helicopters to replace existing types - here are the details.
