Portugal to take over lead of Baltic Air Policing
The Portuguese Air Force has assumed lead of the Baltic Air Policing mission. During the traditional ceremony at Šiauliai Airbase on May 2 a detachment of the Portuguese Air Force was handed over the symbolic key to the Baltic Airspace from the outgoing detachment of the Royal Danish Air Force.
BAE and Prismatic develop solar powered UAV with potential to stay airborne for one...
A new solar electric unmanned aerial vehicle, which has the potential to fly for up to a year before needing maintenance, has become a step closer to reality following a new agreement between two cutting-edge British companies, BAE Systems and Prismatic.
250 incidents of lasers interfering with military aircraft recorded in last 5 years
Under certain conditions, laser light directed at aircraft can be a hazard. The most likely scenario is when a bright visible laser light causes distraction or temporary flash blindness to a pilot, during a critical phase of flight such as landing or takeoff.
UK and Norway plan sub-hunting co-operation
The UK and Norway have advanced their plans for international Maritime Patrol Aircraft co-operation in the North Atlantic, say the Ministry of Defence.
UK awards Lockheed $14m contract for AH-64 Apache refurbishment
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $14,158,360 contract for AH-64 Apache refurbishment items.
US Army awards BAE Systems a contract to develop next-generation missile warning system
The US Army has awarded BAE Systems a contract worth up to $97.9 million to develop a Quick Reaction Capability next-generation missile warning system for aircraft that will protect pilots and crews from new and emerging threats.
Leonardo and 847 Naval Air Squadron pitch the AW159 Wildcat helicopter to Malaysia
Leonardo, with the support of the UK's 847 Naval Air Squadron, presented its AW159 Wildcat helicopter to Malaysia's Armed Forces at Royal Malaysian Navy Base Lumut and Leonardo Helicopters' facility at Subang Airport, near Kuala Lumpur last week.
Ministry of Defence allay concerns over open source tracking of military aircraft
It's currently possible to track some British combat aircraft around the world, including those deployed on operations against Islamic State. The Ministry of Defence however, isn't worried.
British airborne forces operate alongside European and NATO allies
The British Army’s airborne forces are testing their ability to fight alongside mechanised infantry from key European and NATO allies, say the MoD.
Ronald Reagan offered Britain the F-117 stealth aircraft
Recently declassified documents show that the US had offered the UK work on the F-117 stealth programme back in 1986.
