F-35B jets join USS Wasp for first operational naval deployment
A detachment of F-35Bs with Fighter Attack Squadron 121 arrived aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp, marking the first time the aircraft has deployed operationally aboard a US Navy ship.
Cost of British air operations over Iraq and Syria reaches £1.75 billion
The UK has spent £1.75bn on armed air missions against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria since August 2014.
Royal Air Force surveillance satellite launched into space
The Carbonite-2 satellite offers sovereign, full-motion colour video from space for the Royal Air Force.
UK purchases MJU-64/B decoy flares
Alloy Surfaces has been awarded $7m contract by the US, UK and other allies for MJU-64/B decoy flare production.
What is SPEAR 3 and why is it important?
The 'Select Precision Effects At Range Capability 3' (SPEAR 3) is an air-to-ground, anti-tank, anti-structure and anti-ship missile.
Medium and heavy military rotorcraft market stabilising say analysts
Over the next 15 years, from 2018 to 2032, the medium/heavy military sector will be the largest segment of the world rotorcraft market in terms of monetary value, and second only to the light civil rotorcraft segment in terms of unit production say analysts Forecast International.
First fixed wing pilots embark on aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth
The first fixed wing fighter jet pilots have embarked on aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth as she prepares to begin flying the F-35B later in the year.
British F-35B pilot explains aircraft capabilities and discusses training
The pilot destined to command the F-35B Lightning Operational Conversion Unit (OCU) explained the new aircraft and the training of those who will fly and engineer it in a press release.
Order for last 12 of 50 AH-64E helicopters still missing
The Government had earlier confirmed that they intended to order the last 12 of 50 AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters set out in the Strategic Defence & Security Review by the end of the year, that did not happen.
Government confirm AH-64E Apache Guardian initial support work will be carried out by the...
Major support work for the AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopter fleet will initially be carried out by US Government contractors it has been confirmed.
