MC-130J drops palletised weapons in test of ‘Arsenal Plane’ concept
U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command successfully released simulated palletised munitions in three airdrops from an MC-130J Commando II, a multi-mission combat transport and special operations tanker.
2020 Cosford Air Show cancelled due to COVID-19
The Royal Air Force has announced that the 2020 RAF Cosford Airshow has been officially cancelled.
Brtish Typhoon jets intercept Russian surveillance aircraft over Baltic Sea
Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets deployed to Lithuania on a NATO policing mission have carried out their first intercept of the operation.
Third British P-8 Poseidon receives prestigious name
The third of nine P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft has been named after the highest scoring pilot in Coastal Command in the Second World War, say the Royal Air Force.
Secretive unmanned X-37B spaceplane launches for new mission
The Boeing-built X-37B autonomous spaceplane launched recently on top of a uniquely configured United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket.
Cobham receives US Air Force B-1 oxygen contract
UK firm Cobham has been awarded a three year maintenance contract by Tinker Air Force Base to overhaul Cobham supplied B-1 oxygen system components.
Lockheed to mitigate COVID-19 impact on F-35 production
In response to COVID-19 F-35 supplier delays, Lockheed Martin say they are taking proactive measures to mitigate the impact.
British air strikes continue to hit Islamic State targets
British Typhoon and Reaper aircraft have conducted four separate air strikes against Daesh this month, say the Royal Air Force.
Russia deploys ‘disguised’ fighter jets in Libya, gets caught
Russian combat aircraft have arrived in Libya via Syria, where U.S. officials claim that they were repainted to camouflage their Russian origin.
A400M achieves Automatic Low-Level Flight certification
The Airbus A400M airlifter has achieved a new milestone after the certification of its Automatic Low Level Flight capability.
