F-35 to feature ‘laser weapons’

Lockheed Martin is considering laser weapon concepts for use by the F-35 and other aircraft.

British jets start air patrols over Romania

Four Typhoon aircraft from the Royal Air Force arrived in Romania on Monday as part of NATO's enhanced Air Policing mission.

Second Boeing T-X Aircraft Takes Flight

Boeing and Saab have completed the first flight of their second production-ready T-X aircraft The jet is identical to the first and designed specifically for...

Canada requests $195m follow-on C-17 support services

The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has approved a request by Canada to recieve follow-on C-17 logistics support services.

Falklands Air-Bridge suspended after Ascension runway closed

Flights to Ascension Island, the key midway point in the Falklands Air Bridge, were suspended following reported issues with the airport’s runway.

F-35 Meteor missile integration takes ‘significant step forward’

The UK has awarded a contract to MBDA to pave the way for the integration of the Meteor missile on its F-35 fleet.

British airstrikes kill over 1,300 Islamic State fighters in one year period

British airstrikes are believed to have killed more than 1,300 Islamic State fighters in a 12-month period, according to figures released by the Ministry of Defence.

£539m missile investment announced

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has announced three new missile contracts worth a combined £539 million for Meteor, the Common Anti-air Modular Missile and Sea Viper missile systems at MBDA.

Latest Trident missile test flights successful

A US Navy Ohio class ballistic missile submarine completed a Follow-on Commander's Evaluation Test resulting in four successful test flights of Trident II D5 missiles.

American F-35s deploy to the UK on training exercise

United States Air Force F-35s arrived in the United Kingdom today, marking the types first deployment to Europe.

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