Raytheon test Stormbreaker smart weapon
Raytheon say they have completed the first guided release of a StormBreaker smart weapon from an F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.
RAF convert two BAe146 aircraft to carry medical patients
"The advantage of the BAe146 is that it can land at airports where Voyager can't due to its smaller size and footprint."
Canada’s VIH Aviation Group is Sikorsky’s first S-92A+ kit launch customer
Sikorsky has announced that is has signed an agreement with VIH Aviation Group for four S-92A+ upgrade kits.
Voyager transport jet to be repainted in Union flag colours
The Voyager transport aircraft, tasked with flying senior ministers to global events and summits, will be repainted at a cost of £900,000.
Sub-orbital rocket launched from Scottish island
Edinburgh-based Skyrora has successfully launched its Skylark Nano rocket from the Shetland Islands.
American F-15 crashes in North Sea
The U.S. Air Force have announced that an F-15C Eagle crashed at approximately 0940 today in the North Sea.
RAF respond to question over cost of Captain Tom flypast
A Freedom of Information request into "the TOTAL cost" of a flypast for Captain Tom even asked for the cost of "wear and tear on the planes involved"...
US Navy completes first AARGM-ER captive carry flight on F/A-18
The U.S. Navy have completed the first captive carry flight test of an Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile – Extended Range (AARGM-ER) missile on an F/A-18 Super Hornet at the Patuxent River test range.
Italy procures 6 F-35 jets for $368 million
Lockheed Martin has received a $368.2 million contract to produce five F-35As and an F-35B for Italy.
Canada and US order BAE APX-111 Mode 5 IFF units
The U.S. Navy, on behalf of itself and Canada, awarded BAE Systems a $58.7 million contract for procurement of Integrated Friend or Foe units for F/A-18 Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft.
