First A330 MRTT for France makes maiden flight

Airbus Defence and Space has successfully completed the maiden flight of the first A330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker Transport for France. The Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) is an aerial refuelling tanker aircraft based on the civilian Airbus A330. The A330 MRTT has also been ordered by the Royal Australian Air Force, Royal Air Force, United Arab Emirates Air Force, Royal Saudi Air Force and Republic of Singapore Air Force.

Coalition strikes continue in Iraq and Syria

Coalition forces continued to attack Islamic State, conducting seven strikes consisting of eight engagements officials reported today.

Lockheed awarded $11.6 million to support F-35 trials from the Queen Elizabeth class carriers

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $11.6 million contract to support first of class flying trials and the release of the 'military permit to fly' for F-35B aircraft to operate from Queen Elizabeth class carriers.

British pilot to be the first to fly F-35 from HMS Queen Elizabeth talks...

Squadron Leader Andy Edgell is currently testing F-35 jets in the United States ahead of their trials on HMS Queen Elizabeth next year.

F-35 cleared for carrier take-offs, Defence Minister tells Select Committee

A new group of UK pilots are trained and ready to fly the UK’s cutting-edge F-35 fighter jet which is now cleared for take-off from HMS Queen Elizabeth following successful trials using the ski-ramp design featured on the UK flagship.

The longevity of the MiG-21: A Cold War warrior that still lives on

The Soviet made Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 fast attack jet and ground bomber has been highly exported.

Shadow surveillance fleet to be upgraded by Raytheon

The Royal Air Force Shadow intelligence aircraft fleet is to receive a major upgrade.

Coalition strikes against Islamic State continue in Syria and Iraq

Coalition military forces continue to attack Islamic State, conducting multiple strikes over the last few days, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported.

Defence Secretary announces ‘mini drones’ to investigate future chemical or bio-hazards

Pocket-sized drones are set to investigate future chemical or bio-hazards, after Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon announced the winners of an innovation challenge.

Red Arrows return home from tour

After 8,000 miles travelled, jets from the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team the Red Arrows have returned home from an overseas tour.

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