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.
Analyst suggests replacing Sentinel with additional P-8A Poseidon aircraft
RUSI research fellow Justin Bronk has made the case for replacing the RAF's Sentinel R.1 fleet with additional P-8A Poseidon aircraft.
British Typhoon jets exercise with US B-1B bomber
Typhoon fighter jets have carried out a training sortie with a US B-1B Lancer bomber over the North Sea, say the Royal Air Force.
British Army establishes new 1st Aviation Brigade
The first ever Aviation Brigade in the British Army has formed up, according to the MoD.
F-35 issues that were ‘believed to endanger pilots’ have been fixed
It is understood that engineers have eliminated all of the deficiencies believed to endanger pilots and about 90% of other serious flaws that could hamper missions.
Spain, France, UK take up Baltic air-policing mission
Spain, France and the United Kingdom have taken up NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission, guarding the skies over the Baltic region for the next four months.
Elbit introduce drone based long-range maritime rescue capability
Elbit Systems say they have introduced a unique life saving capability to their Hermes 900 Maritime Patrol Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).
Babcock tech boosts UK air ambulance fight against Covid-19
Babcock emergency response teams on the front lines in Spain and Italy are helping UK air ambulances develop new ways of boosting safety and on-board patient care in the fight against COVID-19, say the firm.
