NATO AWACS record over 1000 mission hours in fight against Islamic State
From orbits over Turkey and international waters of the Eastern Mediterranean, NATO AWACS can look into Syrian airspace using its on board radar and sensor suite.
British firm Cobham wins American T-38C military trainer radio retrofit contract
Cobham Aerospace Communications has been awarded the contract to supply Boeing with advanced FliteLineTM communication and navigation radios for retrofit on more than 450 Northrop T-38C military trainer aircraft operated by the United States Air Force.
Eurofighter outline why they believe Typhoon is ‘the Perfect Choice for Germany’
Eurofighter CEO Volker Paltzo confirmed that Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH has jointly submitted with Airbus Defence & Space their response to the German Government for the replacement of their Tornado fleet, arguing that Eurofighter is the perfect choice for Germany.
Typhoons return to Black Sea NATO air policing mission
Typhoon flew from Scotland to Romania on Monday to continue their enhanced Air Policing mission which begun last year, say the MoD.
Airbus chief warns Germany against purchasing F-35, claims it would be a snub to...
Dirk Hoke, Chief Executive Officer of Airbus Defence and Space, has warned the German government against the purchase of the F-35.
New £80m Air Command and Control System announced
The Ministry of Defence will invest up to £80 million in a new computer system in a move they say will boost the RAF’s 'speed and accuracy in protecting the skies', Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced.
Majority of British F-35B fleet to arrive in UK this summer
The Ministry of Defence say the first 9 of the UK's currently 15 strong F-35B fleet will arrive at RAF Marham in Summer.
Iraqi Air Force joins strikes against Syria against Islamic State
The Iraqi Air Force conducted an airstrike near Hajin, Syria, against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria terrorists operating near the Iraq-Syria border today, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials said.
Only one Joint Warrior exercise to take place this year due to ‘other commitments’
It has emerged that only one Joint Warrior exercise will take place this year due to concerns of overstretching forces as they undertake 'other commitments'.
US Marines 3D print replacement parts for F-35B
US Marines with Combat Logistic Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are now capable of 'additive manufacturing' F-35B parts, also known as 3-D printing.
