British F-35 jet with British built weapons takes to the skies

An F-35 Lightning has carried out trials armed with UK-built weapons.

USAF supports Royal Air Force exercise

The US Air Force 492nd Fighter Squadron sent several F-15E Strike Eagles to support Royal Air Force exercise Typhoon Warrior last week.

British Typhoons investigate Russian aircraft over Black Sea for the third time this week

Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets have been launched in response to two Russian aircraft flying in NATO airspace.

Leander frigate generates global interest say Cammell Laird

Cammell Laird say it is attracting international interest after it proposed Leander for the Type 31e Frigate competition.

Last minute training for pilots ahead F-35 operations on HMS Queen Elizabeth

Four F-35B pilots are completing final training in the US ahead of HMS Queen Elizabeth’s arrival next month. 

IN PICTURES: HMS Queen Elizabeth and her first F-35 jets

Images show F-35 jets landing on HMS Queen Elizabeth off the US coast.

Lightning pilots put in last minute training for HMS Queen Elizabeth flights

Four test pilots are getting in last-minute training ready to take their specially-modified stealth fighters aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth next month, say the Royal Navy.

Iran unveils new fighter jet, turns out to be a repainted 40 year old...

Iran has unveiled what it calls a "new domestic fighter jet" with President Rouhani saying Iran's military strength is aimed at creating "lasting peace".

Source: Royal Navy pilot to be first to land on HMS Queen Elizabeth

A source has confirmed that Royal Navy Commander Nathan Gray will be the first to land the F-35B on HMS Queen Elizabeth next month. 

Britain purchases MK54 lightweight torpedo kits destined for P-8 Poseidon

A $40 million contract has been awarded for the production of MK54 Mod 0 lightweight torpedo kits for the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Taiwan.

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