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.
500th Eurofighter Typhoon produced
The 500th Eurofighter Typhoon produced has been delivered to the Italian Air Force during a special ceremony held at Leonardo Aircraft Division’s Turin site.
820 Naval Air Squadron ready to join supercarrier HMS Queen Elizabeth
The Merlin helicopters of 820 Naval Air Squadron have now wrapped up an exercise in Scotland to prepare them for operating from HMS Queen Elizabeth.
F-35, F-22, Typhoon and Rafale jets meet for Exercise Atlantic Trident
The exercise is aimed at enhancing interoperability through combined coalition aerial campaigns. The exercise will also feature F-15E Strike Eagles and T-38 Talons.
Kongsberg sign contract with Australia to integrate ‘new capability’ for the Joint Strike Missile
Kongsberg Defence Systems has entered into a contract with the Australian Department of Defence for integration of a new capability in the Joint Strike Missile.
