UK to spend £120m on 1,000 Hellfire missiles

The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has approved a request by the UK to purchase 1,000 Hellfire missiles.

What is SPEAR 3 and why is it important?

The 'Select Precision Effects At Range Capability 3' is an air-to-ground, anti-tank, anti-structure and anti-ship missile.

J-20 enters service in China

The Chengdu J-20, China’s independently developed fighter has entered service with the People’s Liberation Army Air Force.

Northrop Grumman to provide LITENING pods to Royal Danish Air Force

Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a contract by the Royal Danish Air Force to provide LITENING Targeting pods for its F-16 aircraft.

F-35 successfully conducts first ASRAAM firing

The F-35 has successfully conducted its first firing trials of the MBDA Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM).

Successful Brimstone integration trials continue for Typhoon

A series of flight trials of Brimstone with Typhoon have been completed at BAE Systems site in Warton, Lancashire.

Royal Navy helicopters now have no anti-ship missile capability until 2020

With Sea Skua now retired, Royal Navy helicopters will have no anti-ship missiles until until the Sea Venom and Martlet missiles enter service in 2020.

Tornado jet destroys Islamic State tank

Tornado aircraft saw further action against Islamic State this week, engaging a main battle tank.

RAF now see ‘positive trajectory’ for A400M Atlas fleet after challenging introduction

After a challenging introduction to service and a series of upgrades, the A400M Atlas is ready to operate in tactical roles.

Rolls-Royce AE engine family hits 70 million flight hours

The Rolls-Royce AE engine family has topped 70 million engine flight hours across military and commercial fleets in the US and around the world.

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