British Typhoons to deploy to Asia Pacific region
Typhoons will deploy around the Asia Pacific region for joint exercises with allies, demonstrating the UK’s commitment to the defence of British allies in the region.
RAF complete ‘Brimstone 2’ operational trials on Tornado
The next step for Brimstone 2 is a 'Release to Service' followed by Initial Operating Capability on the Tornado GR4.
Russian surveillance aircraft to fly over UK
Today marks the start of a series of 'Open Skies' flights by a Russian surveillance aircraft over the UK that will last two days. The...
China claims J-20 fighter will be combat ready in 2019
China’s Chengdu Aircraft Company inaugurated the production line for China’s J-20 fighter last year, the aircraft has since entered production.
Red Arrows to promote prosperity on major Asia tour
The Red Arrows will support Britain’s prosperity by performing in up to 20 locations from the Middle East to the Asia-Pacific, according to the Government.
Lockheed Martin win $504 million Canadian C-130J contract
American defence giant Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract worth $504.3 million to provide support to the Canadian C-130J Hercules fleet.
China confirms confrontation with Japan over East China Sea
China’s defence ministry confirmed that Chinese and Japanese fighter jets had a confrontation over disputed waters in the East China Sea last month.
New Chinese strategic transport aircraft enter service
Sources have revealed that new Chinese strategic transport aircraft have entered military service.
Tornado, Typhoon jets strike Islamic State positions
Tornado jets bombed an Islamic State position north of Mosul and destroyed a stronghold in northern Iraq.
British Reaper drones supporting anti-IS forces in Iraq and Syria
Reaper drones have provided air support to Iraqi forces fighting in northern Iraq and Syrian opposition forces engaged with Islamic State.
