First C-130J with new centre wing returns to RAF
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group has delivered the first of 14 RAF C-130Js to undergo Enhanced Service Life Centre Wing Box replacement.
RAF transport aircraft used to monitor English Channel
A Royal Air Force A400M Atlas aircraft has been flown from RAF Brize Norton this morning to support Border Force operations in the English Channel.
British P-8 Poseidon shadows Russian warship for first time
A P-8A Poseidon from 120 Squadron completed a prolonged overwatch of the Russian warship Vasily Bykov as it passed through the North Sea.
Blue Angels receive ex-Royal Air Force C-130J
The Blue Angels U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron have taken delivery of a C-130J aircraft formerly belonging to the Royal Air Force.
A and B: What are the benefits of the UK operating a mixed F-35...
This opinion piece submitted to the UK Defence Journal by Edward Davies looks at the potential benefits of a mixed UK force of F-35A and F-35B jets.
British firm Meggitt signs three year contract with Northrop for fuel bladders
Meggitt PLC has received a three year contract with Northrop Grumman for the supply of fuel bladders for the F/A-18 Super Hornet.
British Chinooks conduct ‘intensive operations’ supporting French troops in Mali
During one phase of the operation a Chinook flew through the night alongside French Caiman helicopters to insert over 130 troops to conduct a clearance patrol in force.
Airbus concludes autonomous flight tests with pilotless airliner
Airbus has achieved autonomous taxiing, take-off and landing of a commercial aircraft.
More than half of troubled Watchkeeper drone fleet kept in storage
Only 13 of 45 Watchkeeper drones have flown in the last 12 months.
United Kingdom flies field hospital to Africa after UN request
The United Kingdom is the first NATO Ally to come forward with an aid flight, delivering supplies to build a field hospital in Ghana.
