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.

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