Airbus demonstrates automatic Air-to-Air refuelling
Airbus Defence and Space has successfully demonstrated automatic air-to-air refuelling with a fighter aircraft from a tanker’s refuelling boom – the first time this has been done.
Russian jet intercepts flight of US bombers over Baltic Sea
A Russian Su-27 intercepted a flight of B-1 and B-52 bombers during exercises taking place over the Baltic Sea.
New Boeing contract sets out 38 Apache helicopters for UK in $411m deal
A contract modification detailed by the US Department of Defense has indicated that Boeing has been awarded $411 million for 38 Apache aircraft for the UK.
B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers arrive in UK
Two B-2 Spirit stealth bombers have joined B-1B Lancers and B-52H Stratofortresses in the United Kingdom.
Squadron of F-35A jets grounded due to reported cases of hypoxia
The US Air Force has temporarily grounded a squadron of F-35A jets at Luke Air Force Base because five pilots have reported symptoms of hypoxia.
Elbit to Develop Panoramic Cockpit Display Units for F-35
Elbit Systems was awarded a contract by Lockheed Martin Aeronautics to develop a cockpit display replacement for the F-35 aircraft.
Typhoon jets take out Islamic State held building whilst Tornados blast firing positions
Typhoons struck an Islamic State-held building in eastern Raqqa whilst Tornados hit two firing points in a building in Mosul.
Tornado and Typhoon jets continue to support Iraqi troops on the ground
Tornados and Typhoons supported Iraqi troops in Mosul, hitting nine Islamic State targets.
United States strategic bombers deploy to the United Kingdom
B-52 strategic bombers of the United States Air Force have deployed to the UK in support of various exercises.
UK takes delivery of third and final RC-135 Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft
The third and final RC-135 Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft touched down in the UK yesterday, marking the final delivery of Project Airseeker.
