Tornado jets demolish Islamic State observation post in eastern Syria
Two Tornado jets were tasked with the destruction of an Islamic State observation post which was identified to the north-east of Abu Kamal on Wednesday the 17th of October.
Raytheon Ship Self-Defense System demonstrates first link from ship to F-35B
For the first time ever, Raytheon Company’s Ship Self Defense System established a digital air connection between a sea-based ship and an airborne F-35B aircraft.
Lockheed Martin’s missile defence laser continues toward development
The US Missile Defense Agency has awarded Lockheed Martin a $25.5 million contract extension to continue development of its Low Power Laser Demonstrator (LPLD) missile interceptor concept.
Tornado jets destroy Islamic State observation post in eastern Syria
On Monday the 15th of October, two Tornado GR4s were tasked with the destruction of a terrorist observation post which had been identified to the south-east of Hajin.
Belgium officially selects F-35 to replace F-16 fleet
Belgium has officially chosen the F-35 stealth over Typhoon to replace its F-16 jet, confirming earlier speculation.
42 Commando ‘fight their way’ through Virginia to rescue downed aircrew
Lima Company, 42 Commando, ‘fought’ their way through the Virginia in an exercise designed to simulate rescuing downed aircrew.
10,000th F-35A sortie flown
US Air Force 419th Fighter Wing have flown their 10,000th sortie with the F-35A.
Belgium reportedly picks F-35 to replace F-16 fleet
Belgium has chosen the F-35 over Typhoon to replace its F-16 jet, according to national news agency Belga, beating Typhoon.
Tornado and Typhoon jets obliterate Islamic State command posts
Tornado and Typhoon jets bombed three Islamic State command and control locations in eastern Syria.
UK explores purchase of 16 extended range Chinook helicopters
The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale of sixteen H-47 Chinook (Extended Range) helicopters to the UK for $3.5 billion.
