Culdrose turns carrier, Exercise Kernow turns base into ‘land based aircraft carrier’
Culdrose is squeezing in more than 600 hours of flying as the base transforms into an approximation an active aircraft carrier in preparation for deployment to HMS Queen Elizabeth.
Coalition strikes continue against Islamic State
Coalition military forces continue to attack Islamic State, conducting 23 strikes consisting of 28 engagements last week, officials reported today.
Typhoon clocks up more ‘swing-role combat hours’ than any other new generation fighter say...
Eurofighter say that the Typhoon has clocked up more swing-role combat hours than any other new generation fighter in service today.
Typhoon jet misses passenger plane by just under 250ft
A Typhoon missed a passenger aircraft by just 250ft after the civilian pilot dived to avoid it according to the UK Airprox Board.
British jets continue to strike Islamic State as the group loses territory
Already in November UK aircraft have struck Islamic State command posts in Al Qaim, supporting the Iraqi Security Forces liberating the city and eliminated mortar teams and destroyed parts of the terrorist’s tunnel network in eastern Syria.
Germany looking to purchase F-35 to replace Tornado fleet
The German Air Force has issued a formal request for information about the F-35, as well as three other jets, with the F-35 being their 'preference'.
F-35A airframe completes third life testing in East Yorkshire facility
A full scale durability test airframe of the F-35A aircraft has successfully completed its third life testing say BAE.
Extent of low flying compensation awards from the MoD revealed
The response to a Freedom of Information request on low flying has revealed the extent of low flying compensation claims paid out by the Ministry of Defence.
UK cuts helicopter training due to shortage of funds
According to the Annual Assurance Report released by the Defence Safety Authority, the majority of overseas helicopter training exercises have been cut due to cost.
New stats reveal scale of veterans contribution to society and challenges myths
New figures from the Office of National Statistics reveal the contribution veterans make to the economy and society, challenging many misconceptions.
