RAF to scrap Sentinel surveillance aircraft due to cuts
In the short term, the Sentinel fleet will be cut from 5 to 4 aircraft and in the longer term, it is likely the fleet will be scrapped by 2021.
RAF demonstrate Multifunction Advanced Data Link interoperability between F-35B and Typhoon
This is the first time non-US fifth and fourth-generation aircraft have shared MADL delivered data and is an important demonstration of interoperability as the UK moves closer to initial operating capability of its F-35 Lightning II Force in late 2018.
Reaper strikes Islamic State ‘booby-traps’ while Tornado and Typhoon demolish Islamic State held buildings
A Reaper hit two terrorists planting booby-traps in Raqqa, while a Tornado and a Typhoon attacked two Islamic State held buildings south-west of the city.
Reaper unmanned combat aircraft supports Syrian Democratic Forces
A Reaper struck a group of terrorists engaged in a fire fight with Syrian Democratic Forces and Typhoons hit two tunnel entrances.
Indian Navy P-8 fleet achieves 10,000 hours
The Indian Navy P-8 fleet has achieved 10,000 flight hours since induction in 2015.
Tornado and Typhoon jets flatten large number of Islamic State held positions
Tornado jets attacked two targets in and around Mosul, while other Tornados and Typhoons hit seven Islamic State positions in Raqqa.
Kazakhstan orders two more C295 aircraft
Kazakhstan is to acquire two more Airbus C295 transport aircraft following the signature of a new contract with Airbus Defence and Space.
Airbus completes 1,500th target drone
Airbus has completed its 1,500th target drone at its Friedrichshafen site in Germany.
US shoots down unmanned aircraft that fired on Coalition troops in Syria
A US aircraft shot down an armed pro-regime unmanned aircraft last week after it fired on coalition forces in southern Syria, officials said in a statement.
3,000th F-35A sortie launched, upgraded ALIS rolls out
The 3,000th F-35A sortie departed Hill Air Force Base in the United States last month.
