Airpower ‘a key factor in fight against Islamic State’ coalition official says
Airpower has been a key factor as milestones are achieved in the fight against Islamic State, a senior American officer told reporters via a satellite press conference from Baghdad this week.
US Navy to acquire a former RAF C-130J for Blue Angels support
The US are in the process of acquiring a former C-130J from the Royal Air Force to replace the older KC-130T 'Fat Albert' for US Navy Blue Angel aerobatic team support duties.
Tornado jets ready to deploy Leonardo BriteCloud decoy system
Leonardo has begun deliveries of its new 'BriteCloud' decoy to the Royal Air Force for combat missions following the Ministry of Defence’s formal go-ahead for the new technology.
MBDA wins £400 million UK Brimstone air-to-surface missile deal
According to the company, MBDA will manufacture new Brimstone missiles for Typhoon jets and in future for the RAF's new Protector RPAS and new Apache attack helicopters.
Royal Air Force and French Air Force in joint QRA exercise
Royal Air Force and Armée de l'Air have worked together on a joint Quick Reaction Alert exercise.
F-35C carrier qualifications completed on board USS Abraham Lincoln
Nimitz class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln completed fleet carrier qualifications for the F-35C, marking another milestone for the new aircraft say the US Navy.
Future Combat Air System work progressing
The UK and France recently announced a £1.54bn project to build a prototype of the Future Combat Air System, a defence minister has confirmed that work on this project is progressing despite earlier worries over Brexit
UK orders AMRAAM air-to-air missiles
Raytheon has been awarded a $523 million contract for the production of Advanced Medium Range Air to Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) for eight US allies including the UK.
‘Range of options being explored’ to replace British E-3 Sentry fleet
Options for the future delivery of the UK's Airborne Warning and Control capability are being explored, including upgrades to the current E-3 Sentry fleet, however some industry commentators are arguing for a new aircraft type altogether.
Leonardo team down-selected for UK ASDOT competition
The Leonardo, Top Aces and Inzpire team, named Red Aces, has been down-selected by the Ministry of Defence to compete for a contract to meet the Air Support to Defence Operational Training (ASDOT) capability.
