U.S. countermeasures contract awarded to BAE Systems
BAE Systems in Nashua, New Hampshire has been awarded a $66 million contract modification for radio frequency countermeasures for the U.S. Navy, Air Force and Foreign Military Sales customer fighter aircraft.
NATO jets train to defend Alliance over Baltic
The scenario simulated peer threats and was designed to test the fighter jets' tactics, techniques, and procedures in a complex, contested air environment.
American jets shoot down object over Alaska
The White House has announced that a high-altitude object, potentially a drone, has been shot down over Alaska today. This follows a Chinese spy balloon shot down previously.
British crew fly on American surveillance aircraft
This is the first time in several years that RAF personnel from 51 Sqn have flown on the exercise.
UK increasing medical aid to earthquake-hit Turkey
Support will include a field hospital and C-130 Hercules critical care air support team.
British jet joins huge effort to monitor NATO border
A British RC-135 surveillance aircraft joined an American RC-135 and an Italian G550 in conducting patrols over almost the entire length of the NATO border with Russia.
British tankers continue supporting fight against Daesh
Voyager tankers continue to launch from RAF Akrotiri on the island of Cyprus to support sorties against terrorist group Daesh.
Helicopter scours Glasgow Airport area for emergency beacon
A Search and Rescue helicopter belonging to HM Coastguard was involved in the search for an emergency beacon near Glasgow Airport this morning which, luckily, turned out to be an accidental activation.
Britain to train Ukrainian fighter pilots
The training will ensure Ukrainian pilots can fly sophisticated NATO-standard fighter jets.
British Poseidon aircraft get new rescue capability
A Royal Air Force Poseidon MRA1 maritime patrol aircraft recently demonstrated its capability to deploy search and rescue equipment designed to support up to 100 individuals in maritime distress.
