UK invests £1.1 billion in military flying training
£1.1 billion is to be invested to continue the modernisation of military flying training in the UK. The new 'Fixed Wing flying training system' is set...
Britain to purchase high altitude surveillance aircraft
Britain is to purchase two solar powered Zephyr 8 unmanned surveillance aircraft from Airbus. Zephyr is unique aircraft that offers a satellite like capability to provide...
RAF pilot lands jet despite loss of eyesight
An RAF pilot was guided into landing his jet by a colleague in another aircraft after suffering a loss of vision it has been reported.
What is SPEAR Cap 3 and why is it important?
SPEAR Cap 3 is a medium-range, mini-cruise missile designed for internal carriage by the F-35 for use against a wide array of targets on land and at sea.
The F-35 ejector seat non-issue
"A range of ejector seat design solutions are being developed and these are expected to be in place before the aircraft enters service in the UK."
British and American F-35’s headed to UK air shows
At least one British F-35 will join US Marine Corps aircraft and participate in air shows this year.
F-35 meets 2015 goals
The US Department of Defence accepted its 45th F-35 aircraft delivery for 2015, meeting the production goal for the year.
RAF to step up air strikes against Islamic State
Air strikes to now focus on hitting command centres and supply lines while continuing to avoid civilian casualties. RAF combat aircraft have already stepped up...
Plans to develop new anti-ship missile move forward
The jointly developed anti-ship missile will replace Harpoon in British service and Exocet in French service.
Who is responsible for Search and Rescue in the UK now?
Bristow Helicopters was awarded the contract to provide search and rescue helicopter services for the UK in 2013.
