British Chinook helicopters train with US Marine Corps
British Chinook pilots and crewmen have spent the past seven weeks flying with US Marines at Marine Air Corps Station Yuma in southern Arizona.
F-35 jets return to flight after engine inspections
After completing inspections, more than 80 percent of operational F-35 jets have been cleared and returned to flight operations with the rest to follow, say Lockheed Martin.
Thales-Leonardo aircraft protection system completes live fire trials
Thales and Leonardo have announced that their missile warning and protection system has completed live-fire scenarios, demonstrating the system's ability to defend against incoming missiles.
F-35 conducts first Shipborne Rolling Vertical Landing on HMS Queen Elizabeth
An F-35 has conducted the first Shipborne Rolling Vertical Landing on-board aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth.
British C-17 transport aircraft arrives in Mali for the first time
The C-17 flight was to deliver supplies to the RAF Chinook Detachment currently deployed supporting French operations there, say the MoD.
Typhoon proposal submitted to Bulgaria
Italy and defence firm Leonardo have submitted their offer to the Bulgarian Ministry of Defence in response to the recent Request for Proposal for the acquisition of eight fighter aircraft to replace their ageing fleet.
British aid lands in Indonesia
An A400M Atlas has delivered 17.5 tonnes of UK aid supplies for those affected by the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Indonesia.
Demand ‘kick started’ in light military rotorcraft market say analysts
Data generated by Forecast International indicates that a number of planned new-start acquisition programs will kick-start demand in the long term in the light military rotorcraft market.
Defence Secretary announces negotiations to purchase E-7 Wedgetail
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced that the Ministry of Defence is in discussion with Boeing about the potential for the E-7 Wedgetail aircraft to replace the current Sentry fleet, say the MoD.
British Typhoon jets arrive in Oman for Exercise Saif Sareea 3.
Typhoon jets have arrived in Oman to take part in exercise SAIF SAREEA 3, as part of 140 Expeditionary Air Wing.
