UK acquires 1,000th Landshield anti-jam system from Raytheon
Raytheon UK has announced that the Ministry of Defence has made a landmark purchase of its 1,000th Landshield unit.
Work contract for UK ‘Excalibur’ combat air test aircraft
The contract will initiate the next phase of the Excalibur Flight Test Aircraft (FTA) project, a pivotal element of the UK’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS).
American airborne nuclear command post lands in Scotland
A Boeing E-6 Mercury, America's airborne nuclear command post, has landed in Scotland. ThE aircraft is known for its ability to remotely launch intercontinental ballistic missiles.
Ministry of Defence invites tender for Pilot Cadet Training
The objective of the scheme, according to the tender notice, is to provide ground instruction and Single Engine Piston (SEP) aircraft flying training.
PHASA-35 completes first stratospheric flight
British engineers have successfully completed a stratospheric flight trial of BAE Systems’ High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) - PHASA-35.
Report blasts E-7 procurement as ‘absolute folly’
In its analysis of the E-7 Wedgetail procurement, the report criticises a decision to reduce the UK’s initial order for five aircraft down to three.
French sailor allegedly assaults Scottish drone operator
The incident occurred after the drone operator flew his drone legally near a French naval ship docked in Edinburgh, leading to a confrontation with sailors resulting in a sailor being charged in connection with the assault.
UK left with ‘extremely limited’ numbers of combat equipment
A report warns that the UK has been left with "an extremely limited reserve of fighting equipment, including warships, modern armoured vehicles or combat aircraft".
Ex-sub commander calls Ireland ‘freeloaders’ over defence
Former nuclear submarine commander Steve Aiken criticised the Republic of Ireland's government, accusing them of "freeloading" on defence matters.
Tri-Nation Pact inked for joint Wedgetail development
The Royal Air Force, Royal Australian Airforce, and the United States Air Force have come together to sign a joint vision statement for the development of the Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft by each of their respective countries.
