‘Almost a bomber’ – The Nimrod MRA4
Many people aren't aware that the scrapped Nimrod MRA4 was wired up to carry a range of ordnance including Storm Shadow cruise missiles and satellite guided bombs.
U-2S ‘Dragon Lady’ spy plane departs RAF Akrotiri
An American U-2S 'Dragon Lady' spy plane has left RAF Akrotiri on Cyprus and appears to be heading to RAF Fairford in the UK.
Massive European missile defence exercise takes place
STAR-21 is the principal missile defence exercise of the year for NATO, showcasing the fusion of sensors, weapon systems, and operators’ abilities to meet current and future threats to the Alliance.
Fifth new P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft lands in UK
The Poseidon MRA1, named Fulmar, flew directly from Boeing Field near Seattle.
Nine Poseidon MRA Mk.1 aircraft have been ordered for the Royal Air Force.
The Royal...
Martin Baker awarded $8.7m for F-35 ejection seats
Martin-Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd has been awarded an $8.7m for the manufacture of 581 explosive cartridges kits and 1,116 explosive cartridges.
Rolls-Royce win $97m U.S Air Force C-130J engine order
Rolls-Royce has received a $96.9 million delivery order for propulsion systems to "support the U.S. Air Force's C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft sustainment efforts".
The...
Britten-Norman planning to automate Islander aircraft
Britten-Norman have announced that they will work with Blue Bear Systems to automate the Islander aircraft.
BAE contracted for countermeasures for Lot 12 F-35s
BAE Systems has been awarded $81.3m for 1,512 radio frequency countermeasures for Lot 12 F-35 aircraft.
Fifth new British P-8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft arriving
The fifth of nine P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft is arriving in Scotland from the United States.
Cobham sold to Irish-American business Eaton
American-Irish company Eaton has announced that it is buying British firm Cobham Mission Systems, a leading manufacturer of air-to-air refuelling systems.
