British surveillance aircraft off Syrian coast
A British RC-135W Rivet Joint electronic surveillance aircraft has been operating off the coast of Syria.
Only one Joint Warrior exercise to run next year
According to a response to a Freedom of Information request just one Joint Warrior exercise is scheduled to run next year, between the 1st and 13th of October.
British military aircraft arrive in Oman for exercise
Typhoon jets and a Voyager tanker have arrived in Oman for Exercise MAGIC CARPET, an annual bilateral exercise between the UK and Oman.
UK ‘absolutely committed’ to buying more than 48 F-35 jets
The United Kingdom has made it "absolutely clear" that it will be purchasing more than 48 F-35 jets, according to a senior defence minister.
More F-35 jets delivered to the UK
Three more F-35B aircraft have been delivered to the UK, bringing the fleet to 24 aircraft.
Ministry of Defence tendering to replace BAe 146 transport fleet
Under the £80 million 'Command Support Air Transport Recapitalisation' contract, four Royal Air Force BAe 146 transport aircraft will be replaced by two civil business jets.
UK increasing size of Shadow surveillance aircraft fleet
The Shadow surveillance aircraft fleet fleet will be expanded from 6 to 8 aircraft and upgraded to include new defensive systems.
UK looking for contractor to provide adversary jet combat training
The contractor will provide their own 'adversary' jets to perform air-to-air combat training against Royal Air Force pilots.
Second Loganair passenger declares emergency over UK
Less than 24 hours after a Loganair passenger flight declared an in-flight emergency over Aberdeen, a second has declared an emergency over Southampton.
Britain and America extend RC-135 surveillance aircraft support to 2035
The UK and US have extended an agreement to support the British RC-135 Rivet Joint fleet, which was due to expire in 2025, to 2035.
