QinetiQ launch ‘Rattler’ Ground Air Launched Supersonic Target
QinetiQ has launched the latest member of its aerial target family – the Rattler Ground Air Launched Supersonic Target (GAL-ST) – at CANSEC, 30-31 May 2018.
UK orders Tomahawk Mid-body Range Safety Subsystem & Flight Test Kits
Raytheon has been awarded $19m contract for the procurement of nine mid-body range safety subsystem (MRSS) kits and flight test (FT) kits for the US Navy and three MRSS and FT kits for the United Kingdom.
Government warned that contract for replacing E-3D Sentry fleet must be ‘a competitive process’
Members of Parliament and some analysts have expressed fears that a contract to replace the E-3D Sentry will be handed to US defence giant Boeing without a competitive tendering process.
US Senate Defence Bill would remove Turkey from F-35 project
The US Senate Armed Forces Committee has passed its version of the Nation Defence Authorisation Act, a $716 billion bill.
British combat aircraft continue to engage Islamic State forces
British combat aircraft have continued to fly armed reconnaissance missions over Iraq and Syria in the fight against Islamic State.
Fighter aircraft market worth $249 Billion over next 10 years say analysts
In its new study 'The Market for Fighter Aircraft,' Forecast International projects that a total of 3,243 fighter aircraft will be produced from 2018 through 2027.
British Army’s new Land Ceptor air defence missile blasts airborne target by Baltic Sea
A brand-new missile system at the heart of the British Army’s future air defences has completed its first successful firing trials, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced.
Investigators identify Russian military as source of missile that downed flight MH17
Investigators have revealed the evidence they believe proves Russia was responsible for downing Flight MH17, killing 298 people.
Defence Minister welcomes first of new Royal Marine carrier-ready helicopters
Guto Bebb has announced the delivery of the first of a fleet of new helicopters designed for Royal Marine aircraft carrier operations.
Typhoon overflies the RAF’s newly installed Air Defence Radar at Saxa Vord, Scotland
A Typhoon of Number 1(Fighter) Squadron from RAF Lossiemouth has overflown the RAF's newly installed Air Defence Radar at Saxa Vord, on the Island of Unst, Shetland.
