MOD seeks parachute packing & maintenance services

The Ministry of Defence has publicised its intention to procure parachute packing, maintenance, and inventory management services in support of the parachuting programme.

Images show new Protector drone for the Royal Air Force

The Royal Air Force has welcomed the first of its 16 new Protector aircraft at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire.

Boeing Sheffield celebrates half-decade

This facility is Boeing's first-ever European manufacturing site, situated in South Yorkshire.

Dutch sailor airlifted to Glasgow hospital during Joint Warrior

A Dutch naval helicopter airlifted a sailor from a frigate taking part in Exercise Joint Warrior to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow at the weekend.

British aircraft fly in humanitarian aid for Gaza civilians

A Royal Air Force C-17 Globemaster has transported vital humanitarian aid to Egypt for delivery to civilians in Gaza.

Britain to buy 3,000 JAGM air-to-ground missiles

In a deal worth an estimated $957m, the U.S. has approved the sale of 3,000 AGM-179A Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles to the UK for its Apache helicopter fleet.

Argentina acquires four P-3s from Norway

Argentina has officially signed an agreement to acquire four P-3 aircraft from Norway.

NATO steps up Baltic Sea patrols after subsea damage

The increased measures include additional surveillance and reconnaissance flights, including with maritime patrol aircraft, NATO AWACS planes, and drones.

F-18 jet turned ‘a wee bit British’ whilst flying over carrier

HMS Prince of Wales was treated to a flypast from an F-18 jet flown by a Royal Navy Pilot, flying the British flag.

Drone carriers and the future of naval aviation

As drones are becoming an increasingly important element of modern warfare, militaries across the world are experimenting with new ways to integrate unmanned systems into their arsenals.

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