US Army awards BAE Systems a contract to develop next-generation missile warning system
The US Army has awarded BAE Systems a contract worth up to $97.9 million to develop a Quick Reaction Capability next-generation missile warning system for aircraft that will protect pilots and crews from new and emerging threats.
Leonardo and 847 Naval Air Squadron pitch the AW159 Wildcat helicopter to Malaysia
Leonardo, with the support of the UK's 847 Naval Air Squadron, presented its AW159 Wildcat helicopter to Malaysia's Armed Forces at Royal Malaysian Navy Base Lumut and Leonardo Helicopters' facility at Subang Airport, near Kuala Lumpur last week.
Ministry of Defence allay concerns over open source tracking of military aircraft
It's currently possible to track some British combat aircraft around the world, including those deployed on operations against Islamic State. The Ministry of Defence however, isn't worried.
British airborne forces operate alongside European and NATO allies
The British Army’s airborne forces are testing their ability to fight alongside mechanised infantry from key European and NATO allies, say the MoD.
Ronald Reagan offered Britain the F-117 stealth aircraft
Recently declassified documents show that the US had offered the UK work on the F-117 stealth programme back in 1986.
Pentagon, Lockheed Martin finalise 2018 F-35 sustainment contract
The F-35 Joint Program Office has awarded Lockheed Martin a $1.4 billion sustainment contract to support operations for the F-35 fleet.
Airbus and Dassault Aviation join forces on European Future Combat Air System
Airbus and Dassault Aviation have decided to join forces for the development and production of Europe’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS), which is slated to complement and eventually replace current generation of Eurofighter and Rafale fighter aircraft between 2035 and 2040.
Royal Air Force Typhoon jets cleared for Romanian air patrols
Typhoons based in Romania have been given the green light by NATO to conduct air patrols over Romania.
Supercarrier HMS Queen Elizabeth ‘puts Britain back in military elite’ says Vice-Admiral
The Royal Navy 'is back in the premier division' of the globe’s military elite says Vice-Admiral Bob Cooling.
NATO AWACS record over 1000 mission hours in fight against Islamic State
From orbits over Turkey and international waters of the Eastern Mediterranean, NATO AWACS can look into Syrian airspace using its on board radar and sensor suite.