RAF transport trials rapid deployment of Romanian HIMARS
A Royal Air Force Atlas transport aircraft has conducted trials in Romania to rapidly deploy NATO weapons capabilities, using a Romanian military HIMARS weapons system.
BAE awarded £80m in Typhoon avionics support contracts
The agreements, worth £80 million, secure ongoing service and repairs for key avionics equipment such as displays, flight controls and Helmet Mounted Displays.
Britain to send 1,000 more surface to air missiles to Ukraine
The UK has provided approximately 1,000 additional surface-to-air missiles to "help counter the Russian threat to Ukrainian infrastructure", say the Ministry of Defence.
Britain to bolster defences of Estonia to deter aggression
Britain will deploy Typhoon jets, Apache and Chinook helicopters, short-range air defence and rocket artillery to Estonia to protect against Russia aggression.
Huge radar installed on new British E-7 Wedgetail
The Multi-role Electronically Scanned Array sensor, developed and manufactured by Northrop Grumman, is housed in a distinctive fin on the spine of the aircraft.
RAF training aircraft declares emergency over Glasgow
A Grob G115 aircraft, used by the Royal Air Force for training, declared "pan-pan" and squawked 7700 over Glasgow this afternoon due to "engine issues" before landing safely.
Britain launches new combat drone project
The new project comes after Project Mosquito and Project Alvina were cancelled and is a follow on to the LANCA programme.
Hercules crew trains for ‘Air Landed Arming and Refuelling’
Training continues to expand the capabilities of crews flying the C-130J Hercules, despite the type now being put up for sale.
First female soldier passes gruelling Parachute Regiment test
There is a set standard that anyone who attempts the course must achieve, and the set standards are rigidly enforced.
Britain spends £1Bn on drone contract to monitor Channel
The UK government has spent more than £1bn on contracts for surveillance technology to spot migrants crossing the English Channel.
