Royal Navy Wildcat test-fires Martlet missile
The manufacturers say that up to 20 Martlet missiles can be loaded onto a Wildcat helicopter to provide a robust defence against swarm threats.
F-35 crashes while landing, pilot successfully ejected
An F-35A Lightning assigned to the 58th Fighter Squadron has crashed upon landing, say the U.S. Air Force. The pilot is in a stable condition.
Rolls-Royce cuts 9000 jobs
Rolls-Royce say they expect the loss of at least 9,000 jobs from their global workforce.
STS Aviation Services to convert 737 airliners to E-7 Wedgetails for UK
The first E-7 Wedgetail, converted from a 737 Next Generation airliner, will be delivered to the RAF in 2023.
BAE win $26.7m systems integration contract
BAE Systems has been awarded $26.7 million contract for modification and installation of electronic countermeasures aboard KC-130J aircraft.
500th F-35 centre wing section delivered
The 500th centre wing section has been shipped to the F-35 Final Assembly line in Fort Worth, Texas.
British Typhoon jets ‘attack’ NATO warships in Baltic Sea
Typhoon jets have carried out mock air attacks to test the defences of NATO warships operating in the Baltic Sea, say the RAF.
Leonardo to provide Japan with Identification Friend/Foe electronics
Leonardo has signed a contract to provide Mode 5-capable Identification Friend/Foe (IFF) equipment to Japan.
British Chinooks pass 2000 hours supporting French ops in Mali
The Chinook helicopters bring a unique logistical capability to the operation, allowing French ground forces to operate more effectively across the region.
Saudi Arabia orders 1,052 AGM-84 missiles
Boeing has been awarded a combined $3.1 billion in contracts for Harpoon and SLAM ER weapon systems for Saudi Arabia.
