First NATO A330 multi-role tanker transport aircraft delivered
The type, known as Voyager in UK service, will enhance NATO strategic transport and air-to-air refuelling capabilities.
Airbus signs contract for integration of 115 new Eurofighter ESCAN radars
Airbus has been awarded a contract for the development, supply and integration of 115 Eurofighter ESCAN Radars for the German and Spanish Eurofighter fleet.
Next Generation Jammer Low Band testing continues
NGJ-LB is part of a larger NGJ weapon system that will augment, and ultimately replace the legacy ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System currently used for Airborne Electronic Attack on the EA-18G Growler aircraft.
UK-Qatari joint Typhoon squadron commences flying
12 Squadron is the first Joint Squadron in the RAF since the Battle of Britain in the Second World War.
RAF Force Protection utilise Remotely Piloted Air System
The idea to use a Remotely Piloted Air System for Force Protection originated from a homegrown idea in the RAF Force Protection Centre, RAF Honington in 2017.
HMS Queen Elizabeth launches first ‘4-ship package’ of British F-35 jets
Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth has launched the first ever '4-ship package' of British F-35 jets for a reconnaissance mission.
How many times has the ‘VIP Voyager’ been used for ministerial travel?
The aircraft was refit in 2016 at a cost of £10 million and has been used 25 times for ministerial travel.
No, the flag painted onto the VIP Voyager aircraft isn’t backwards
With the reveal of imagery showing a new paint job for the aircraft used by the Prime Minister, many have expressed concern that the flag has been painted on backwards.
New paint job for UK Government Voyager aircraft revealed
The aircraft is used by the Prime Minister, other ministers and senior members of the Royal Family for official engagements.
£20 million contract awarded to redevelop Typhoon infrastructure at RAF Lossiemouth
DIO has awarded a contract worth £20-million to Galliford Try for work which will house Number IX (Bomber) Squadron in facilities that are fit for purpose, enabling them to deliver in their role as a Typhoon Aggressor Squadron.
