B-1B Lancers Arrive in the United Kingdom for NATO Exercises
B-1B Lancer bombers have arrived at RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom.
BAE Systems laser-guided APKWS rockets see increase in demand
The US Navy ordered thousands of APKWS laser-guided rockets to meet growing demand say defence giant BAE.
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.
