F-35 production lot 12 long lead items ordered
A contract has been awarded supporting the procurement of long-lead items in support of F-35 low-rate initial production Lot 12.
F-35A jets deploy to Japan in efforts to reassure American allies in the region
The US say the deployment of the brand new F-35A jets is to "demonstrate the continuing commitment to stability and security in the region".
Royal Marines, US Marines and Mexican Marines participate in a helocast exercise
Royal Marines with the Surveillance and Reconnaissance Squadron, US Marines and Mexican Marines participated in a helocast exercise during Bold Alligator.
Japan-based F-35Bs conduct nighttime aerial refuelling training
F-35Bs based in Japan conducted a nighttime aerial refuelling exercise to 'improve operational readiness and enhance pilot proficiency'. According to a press release, US Marine...
F-35B jet ‘not a waste of money’ says RAF test pilot
Critics of the F-35B would be 'silenced very quickly' if they realised how powerful the aircraft were according to Squadron Leader Andy Edgell.
USS Carl Vinson conducts F-35C flight operations as project advances
F-35C jets operated aboard the USS Carl Vinson as the aircraft carrier trained off the coast of Southern California.
Coalition officials release details of latest strikes against Islamic State
Coalition military forces continue to release details on strikes against Islamic State officials reported today.
£90 million invested at military helicopter simulation training centre
The Ministry of Defence has announced a £90 million investment in a helicopter simulation centre to help train Royal Air Force and Royal Navy helicopter pilots.
Forecast International predict expanding $22.2 Billion light military helicopter market
Production of light military helicopter has been on the upswing since 2014, rising from the 160 units produced that year to 208 in 2016.
F-35A Lightning scheduled for first operational deployment to Pacific amid North Korean tension
12 F-35A Lightning jets from are set to deploy to Kadena Air Base, Japan for a six month rotation.
