Successful Brimstone integration trials continue for Typhoon

A series of flight trials of Brimstone with Typhoon have been completed at BAE Systems site in Warton, Lancashire.

Royal Navy helicopters now have no anti-ship missile capability until 2020

With Sea Skua now retired, Royal Navy helicopters will have no anti-ship missiles until until the Sea Venom and Martlet missiles enter service in 2020.

Tornado jet destroys Islamic State tank

Tornado aircraft saw further action against Islamic State this week, engaging a main battle tank.

RAF now see ‘positive trajectory’ for A400M Atlas fleet after challenging introduction

After a challenging introduction to service and a series of upgrades, the A400M Atlas is ready to operate in tactical roles.

Rolls-Royce AE engine family hits 70 million flight hours

The Rolls-Royce AE engine family has topped 70 million engine flight hours across military and commercial fleets in the US and around the world.

Northrop Grumman tests MS-177 Multi-Spectral Sensor on RQ-4 Global Hawk

Flight testing of the MS-177 sensor payload on an RQ-4 Global Hawk has started say Northrop Grumman.

South Korea spends $140m on Sidewinder and Maverick missiles

The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has approved a request by South Korea to purchase AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder and AGM-65G-2 Maverick missiles.

Australia receives first EA-18G Growler

Australian Minister for Defence Marise Payne has welcomed the first EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft to the Royal Australian Air Force.

WATCH: Royal Air Force A400M Atlas demonstrates its capabilities at airshow

An A400M Atlas is visiting Australasia on a trip to demonstrate its capabilities and therefore promote potential exports there.

Defence Secretary to announce £8 million unmanned air system research investment

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon will announce the launch of an £8 million two-year second phase of research and development, exploring the future of unmanned air systems.

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