Coalition strikes continue against Islamic State
Coalition military forces continued strikes against Islamic State this week, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of recent strikes,...
UK procures spare parts and support for Tomahawk missiles
Spare parts and support for the UK Tomahawk missile stockpile are being procured by the Ministry of Defence with work being carried out in the US and in Scotland.
Typhoon jets train in Estonia
Four Typhoons from 3 Squadron have this week been undertaking Air-Land Integration training with the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence battlegroup in Estonia.
Norway’s first F-35 jets arrive in country
Norwegian F-35 jets have landed in the country for the first time marking a major milestone in the F-35 programme.
Brimstone missile trials on Typhoon complete successfully
A series of live firings of the Brimstone precision strike missile from a Eurofighter Typhoon have been completed successfully.
F-35 production lot 12 long lead items ordered
A contract has been awarded supporting the procurement of long-lead items in support of F-35 low-rate initial production Lot 12.
F-35A jets deploy to Japan in efforts to reassure American allies in the region
The US say the deployment of the brand new F-35A jets is to "demonstrate the continuing commitment to stability and security in the region".
Royal Marines, US Marines and Mexican Marines participate in a helocast exercise
Royal Marines with the Surveillance and Reconnaissance Squadron, US Marines and Mexican Marines participated in a helocast exercise during Bold Alligator.
Japan-based F-35Bs conduct nighttime aerial refuelling training
F-35Bs based in Japan conducted a nighttime aerial refuelling exercise to 'improve operational readiness and enhance pilot proficiency'. According to a press release, US Marine...
F-35B jet ‘not a waste of money’ says RAF test pilot
Critics of the F-35B would be 'silenced very quickly' if they realised how powerful the aircraft were according to Squadron Leader Andy Edgell.