British RC-135 Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft operational after upgrades
The RAF's other two RC-135 Rivet Joint jets (often referred to as Airseeker) will undergo the same programme of upgrades in due course.
Poseidon MRA1 Maritime Patrol Aircraft takes part in first NATO exercise
On one sortie an RAF Poseidon launched simulated attacks within 10 minutes of taking over contact from a US Navy Poseidon.
What progress has been made fitting AESA radars to Typhoon jets?
The Ministry of Defence say the project to demonstration, manufacture and integrate AESA radars with the British Typhoon fleet is "continuing at pace".
BAE unveil ‘intelligent factory’ for Tempest combat aircraft
BAE Systems have unveiled what it calls a "first of its kind factory" to advance manufacturing on Tempest., the UK’s next generation combat aircraft.
German Air Force to convert two Airbus A321neoLR for troop transport
Lufthansa will prepare the two aircraft for various types of missions such as troop transport and medical evacuation.
New training system for Reaper and Protector Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems
The new Reaper training system will also be used for the new Protector RPAS which will enter RAF service in the early-2020s.
US approves sale of 105 F-35 jets to Japan, including F-35Bs for carrier
The U.S. State Department has cleared the sale of 105 F-35 jets to Japan. The authorisation is for 63 F-35As and 42 F-35Bs.
World entering new military ‘Drone Age’ according to UN expert
The planet is moving into a "second drone age" with uncontrolled proliferation and no standards governing the use of armed drones, a United Nations expert has warned the UN Human Rights Council.
Drones to be used to deliver Covid-19 samples and medical supplies
Drones will be used to deliver medical supplies and samples from a Scottish hospital on the Argyll and Bute mainland.
When will the Royal Navy’s Merlin helicopters be retired?
Merlin helicopters are tasked with anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare as well as troop carrying, casualty evacuation, medium lift and search and rescue duties.
