RAF deploy additional aircraft over English Channel
A Shadow R1 (an intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance aircraft) is now operating over the English Channel.
Hawk jet ‘to fly for decades to come’ say BAE Systems
A team from BAE Systems and the Australian Defence Department have recently completed a major structural testing programme on a specially adapted Hawk Mk127 to put it through five-times this clearance.
First C-130J with new centre wing returns to RAF
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group has delivered the first of 14 RAF C-130Js to undergo Enhanced Service Life Centre Wing Box replacement.
RAF transport aircraft used to monitor English Channel
A Royal Air Force A400M Atlas aircraft has been flown from RAF Brize Norton this morning to support Border Force operations in the English Channel.
British P-8 Poseidon shadows Russian warship for first time
A P-8A Poseidon from 120 Squadron completed a prolonged overwatch of the Russian warship Vasily Bykov as it passed through the North Sea.
Blue Angels receive ex-Royal Air Force C-130J
The Blue Angels U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron have taken delivery of a C-130J aircraft formerly belonging to the Royal Air Force.
A and B: What are the benefits of the UK operating a mixed F-35...
This opinion piece submitted to the UK Defence Journal by Edward Davies looks at the potential benefits of a mixed UK force of F-35A and F-35B jets.
British firm Meggitt signs three year contract with Northrop for fuel bladders
Meggitt PLC has received a three year contract with Northrop Grumman for the supply of fuel bladders for the F/A-18 Super Hornet.
British Chinooks conduct ‘intensive operations’ supporting French troops in Mali
During one phase of the operation a Chinook flew through the night alongside French Caiman helicopters to insert over 130 troops to conduct a clearance patrol in force.
Airbus concludes autonomous flight tests with pilotless airliner
Airbus has achieved autonomous taxiing, take-off and landing of a commercial aircraft.
