Typhoon jets fly their ‘longest sortie ever’ in the fight against Islamic State
Recently, a pair of Typhoons flew for seven hours and 46 minutes on a mission which saw them attack and destroy a weapons cache before conducting a simultaneous strike against four truck bombs.
Why doesn’t the sales record of the Typhoon match its combat capability?
BAE is set to cut 2,000 jobs across the UK, mainly from it’s aviation sector. Orders have slowed for the venerable Hawk trainer jet, but the main reason is a slowdown in the orders for the Eurofighter Typhoon.
F-22 Raptor stealth aircraft land at RAF Lakenheath
F-22 Raptor jets have arrived at Lakenheath yesterday for training with other Europe-based US aircraft and NATO allies.
British boots begin to leave Caribbean as recovery operations end
One month after they landed in the wake of Hurricane Irma, the remaining members of 40 Commando Royal Marines are on their way back to the UK.
500th F-35 pilot takes to the skies in major milestone
The 500th F-35 pilot across the project has taken flight in the jet after graduating training, marking an important milestone for the project.
‘Anti-drone’ protest staged at RAF Waddington, but are unmanned aircraft as dangerous as claimed?
Protestors have staged a demonstration outside RAF Waddington, angry at the use of remotely piloted aircraft - but why?
Royal Air Force Typhoons hone their skills in Oman
Eight Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft from 6 Squadron, based at RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland have started a two week exercise in Oman.
Coalition strikes continue against Islamic State in Syria, Iraq
US and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State, conducting 48 strikes consisting of 54 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
QinetiQ to support international maritime exercise Formidable Shield off Scotland
QinetiQ is due to support eight NATO countries in the Outer Hebrides as they take part in an international maritime exercise, Formidable Shield.
Airbus hands over 50th A400M transport aircraft
Airbus Defence and Space today delivered the 50th A400M new generation airlifter to the German Air Force marking a key milestone for the programme.
