£269m deal signed for Crowsnest airborne early warning and control system
The deal will see Lockheed Martin start manufacturing Crowsnest, a helicopter-borne airborne early warning and control system for the Queen Elizabeth class carriers.
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Details of joint missile project with Japan emerge
Japan and the UK are moving forward with efforts to develop a new joint air-to-air missile.
F-35B in first operational deployment
The US Marine Corps has deployed F-35B aircraft to Japan for the jets first operational deployment.
F-35 given ‘clear commitment’ by Donald Trump’s choice for defence secretary
Retired Marine General James Mattis has backed the F-35 after it was recently criticised by President-elect Donald Trump.
British combat aircraft continue to operate over Mosul
Typhoon, Reaper and Tornado aircraft have been in heavy use against Islamic State over Iraq and Syria this week.
Why the F-35 is an asset for the UK in coalition warfare
The F-35 will drastically increase the situational awareness of the forces with which it will deploy, giving coalition forces unprecedented capability.
RAF battle through thunderstorms to fight Islamic State
Just before the New Year, Royal Air Force aircraft overcame thunderstorms at RAF Akrotiri and poor weather conditions in the skies over Iraq and Syria in order to support the coalition’s air campaign.
RAF conduct operations against Islamic State through New Years Eve
Before the New Year, Tornado, Typhoon and Reaper aircraft conducted successful airstrikes against Islamic State in both Iraq and Syria.
Tornado and Typhoon jets in Christmas Day strikes against Islamic State
On Christmas Day, Tornado and Typhoon jets attacked three Islamic State targets in and around Mosul.
US approve Norwegian purchase of five Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft
The US has approved the sale of five Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to Norway.
