F-35 can now call for artillery support
An F-35A has, for the first time, requested support from an artillery unit to neutralise an anti-air threat.
Ireland orders two Airbus C295 maritime surveillance aircraft
Ireland has purchased two Airbus C295 medium airlifters in a maritime surveillance configuration.
The Royal Air Force in 2019
2018 was a big year for the RAF, marking the 100th anniversary of its formation, but in many ways 2019 has been even more significant.
Final Australian P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft delivered
Australia's fleet of P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft is complete following the arrival of the 12th aircraft.
US Air Force in ‘Operation Christmas Drop’
Every December, C-130 crews from the US and allies conduct a humanitarian aid training exercise involving dropping gifts to islanders.
RAF provided assistance in search for missing Chilean aircraft
A Chilean Air Force aircraft had been missing since the 10th December 2019.
First modified Osprey for ‘Improved Fleet Readiness’ delivered
Boeing and Bell Textron have delivered the first modified MV-22 Osprey to the United States Marine Corps for improved readiness and reliability of the tiltrotor fleet.
British jets complete Icelandic air policing mission
Four Typhoon jet fighters have left Iceland as the Royal Air Force completed its first NATO Air Policing mission in the country.
BAE and Jaunt Air Mobility collaborate on urban air mobility platforms
BAE Systems and Jaunt Air Mobility say they will explore the development of electric energy management systems.
British Army airborne gunners demonstrate manoeuvre by air
The British Army say that airborne gunners have worked with Royal Air Force helicopters to demonstrate their ability to manoeuvre by air.
