All branches of armed forces ‘below target strength’
All branches of the UK Armed Forces are on average 6% below their target strength.
E-7 Wedgetail order reduced from 5 to 3 aircraft
It has been reported that the UK will cut the order of 5 E-7 Wedgetail aircraft to 3.
UK reportedly to cut F-35B order by 65 percent
The Sunday Times has reported that the UK is likely only to purchase 48 F-35B jets.
Integrated Review to be published on the 16th of March
The Integrated Review will be published on the 16th of March.
No, the U.S Air Force did not say that the F-35 had failed
A U.S General has reemphasised support for the F-35 to counter "recent erroneous media coverage".
RAF C-130J declares emergency over Scotland
A Royal Air Force C-130J Hercules has declared an emergency over Scotland.
C-17 retirement date ‘subject to the Integrated Review’
The retirement of the C-17 transport aircraft could be brought forward, or extended, as part of the Integrated Review.
UK surveillance aircraft joins massive exercise over Europe
A British RC-135W Rivet Joint signals intelligence aircraft took part in a major US-led demonstration exercise in Europe.
Sentinel R1 completes final sortie before being sold
A Sentry R1 surveillance aircraft has completed the types final operational sortie before the fleet is sold off.
Royal Navy order ‘Digital Towers’ from Saab
Saab has signed a contract with the Royal Navy to provide a digital air traffic control solution at Predannack.
