Textron Systems tests G-CLAW against moving targets

Textron Systems have announced the successful testing of G-CLAW, the company’s precision guided glide weapon, against moving targets.

F-35 passes target data to Typhoons which then ‘take out’ target

F-35 aircraft have successfully passed target data off to Typhoon jets who then successfully engaged the target during Exercise Red Flag.

Minister for Defence Procurement shows support to Advanced Hawk jet

Harriett Baldwin, Minister for Defence Procurement showed support for the Advanced Hawk during her visit to Aero India.

Japan flies first solo F-35 sortie

A Japanese Air Self Defense Force F-35 pilot took to the skies for the first time in the new aircraft.

Typhoon jets intercept Russian bombers off Scotland

RAF Typhoon jets were scrambled to meet two Russian Tu-160 bombers off the coast of Shetland, a northern Scottish island archipelago.

Tornado jets and Reaper unmanned aircraft engage Islamic State

Tornado jets engaged Islamic State south of Mosul, while a Reaper destroyed two vehicles in western Iraq.

F-35 carves out impressive 15:1 kill ratio at Exercise Red Flag

The reported performance of the jet is a major victory for an aircraft that was criticised for its cost and earlier developmental setbacks.

Typhoon jets escort Pakistani airliner to Stansted Airport

Royal Air Force Typhoon jets have escorted a Pakistani International Airlines Airbus A330 to Stansted Airport this afternoon.

MBDA tests new ‘Enforcer’ missile

MBDA has successfully tested a new lightweight missile known as Enforcer.

Typhoon jets fly in support of the Syrian Democratic Forces

Typhoon jets supported Syrian Democratic Forces west of Raqqa, striking an Islamic State armoured personnel carrier.

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