Government suggest change to UK F-35 variant order after first 48 F-35Bs
Earl Howe, Minister of State for Defence and Deputy Leader of the House of Lords, has suggested that a change in F-35 variant may be on the cards after the first 48 F-35Bs.
Sentinel fleet cut by one aircraft but gains reprieve until 2021
Reports had suggested that fleet will go from 5 aircraft to 4 as the RAF are forced to cut one of the aircraft in order to keep the type in service, this has now been confirmed.
F-35As, F-35Bs come together for Exercise Red Flag
This iteration of Red Flag is the first to have both the F-35A and F-35B aircraft.
PICTURES: USAF Thunderbirds take to the skies of the UK in preparation for RIAT...
Images show the US Air Force Thunderbirds fly over several bases and landmarks in preparation for the 2017 Royal International Air Tattoo being held at RAF Fairford.
UK orders full scale F-35 engine mockup training device
As part of support sustainment activities for the United Kingdom’s F-35 initial operational capability, training aids continue to be ordered.
Sentinel surveillance aircraft to be retained to 2021
A question asked and answered today in Parliament would seem to indicate that the Sentinel fleet will be retained until at least 2021.
RAF and civilian emergency services fly together in first for RAF Benson
In a first for RAF Benson and Oxfordshire, a mixed formation of civilian and military helicopters took to the skies today.
Islamic State armoured vehicles hunted down by Typhoon and Tornado jets
Tornado and Typhoon aircraft destroyed armoured trucks near Raqqa and attacked eight additional targets targets in Mosul.
F-35B jets arrive at Nellis Air Force Base for Exercise Red Flag
F-35B jets with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 'Wake Island Avengers', 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, have arrived for Exercise Red Flag.
British armed forces cut 37% of unmanned aircraft systems in one year
British armed forces now operate 37% fewer unmanned aircraft systems than last year.
