UK spends $507m on final four P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft

Boeing has been awarded an almost $2.5 billion contract to produce 19 P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft for the US Navy, Norway and the United Kingdom.

Singapore identifies F-35 as preferred successor to F-16 fleet

Singapore's Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen announced on social media that the F-35 has been selected as the successor to the existing fleet of F-16 jets.

Tornado jets destroy stockpile of weapons hidden under Iraqi desert

Tornado jets destroyed a stockpile of Islamic State weapons hidden underground in the western deserts of Iraq, the MoD has revealed.
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Reaper unmanned aircraft and Tornado jets conduct strikes

A Reaper recently engaged a group of Islamic State extremists south-east of Hajin, whilst Tornado jets struck two workshops making IEDs.

Brimstone missile to be integrated onto new Protector unmanned aircraft

MBDA has received a contract for the integration of its Brimstone missile onto the RAF's new Protector RG Mk1 remotely piloted aircraft.

Thales to develop new sensor connectivity capability for Rafale F4

The improvements will be aimed at enabling greater interconnectivity between the Rafale and other assets deployed on a mission.

British Typhoon jets bomb Baghdad tunnel on New Years Eve

Typhoon jets bombed a tunnel north of Baghdad where Islamic State fighters had taken up residence, the MoD has revealed.

Poland to safeguard Baltic airspace say NATO

The Polish Air Force took over the responsibility for leading NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission out of Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, from the Belgian Air Force on the 3rd of January 2019.

F-22 makes use of first metallic 3D printed part

The US Air Force 574th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainers have installed a metallic 3D printed part on an operational F-22 Raptor, marking a first for the aircraft as 3D printing is increasingly used to create spare parts for land, air and naval assets.

Airbus CEO urges against no-deal Brexit, threatens move

In a video message, Airbus CEO Tom Enders has again urged UK decision makers to avoid a no-deal Brexit.

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