Reaper unmanned aircraft and Tornado jets conduct strikes

A Reaper recently engaged a group of Islamic State extremists south-east of Hajin, whilst Tornado jets struck two workshops making IEDs.

Brimstone missile to be integrated onto new Protector unmanned aircraft

MBDA has received a contract for the integration of its Brimstone missile onto the RAF's new Protector RG Mk1 remotely piloted aircraft.

Thales to develop new sensor connectivity capability for Rafale F4

The improvements will be aimed at enabling greater interconnectivity between the Rafale and other assets deployed on a mission.

British Typhoon jets bomb Baghdad tunnel on New Years Eve

Typhoon jets bombed a tunnel north of Baghdad where Islamic State fighters had taken up residence, the MoD has revealed.

Poland to safeguard Baltic airspace say NATO

The Polish Air Force took over the responsibility for leading NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission out of Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, from the Belgian Air Force on the 3rd of January 2019.

F-22 makes use of first metallic 3D printed part

The US Air Force 574th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainers have installed a metallic 3D printed part on an operational F-22 Raptor, marking a first for the aircraft as 3D printing is increasingly used to create spare parts for land, air and naval assets.

Airbus CEO urges against no-deal Brexit, threatens move

In a video message, Airbus CEO Tom Enders has again urged UK decision makers to avoid a no-deal Brexit.

Tornado jets destroy truck-bomb inside building

Tornado jets have destroyed a truck-bomb concealed inside a building south-east of Hajin in Syria.

British aircraft begin leaving the UK to take part in Red Flag 2019

Personnel and aircraft from the Royal Air Force have started to leave the UK for Exercise Red Flag in the US, say the Ministry of Defence.

Armed Forces and MI5, MI6 ranked top employers for LGBT staff

Five organisations from the defence and security sector have made the Top 100 Employers list, compiled by lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality charity Stonewall.

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