U.S. Air Force reopens next-gen ejection seat competition
The U.S. Air Force has announced an update to its Next-Generation Ejection Seat (NGES) programme, opening up competition for the F-16 platform and potentially extending this to other aircraft platforms in the future.
Tankers scrambling to refuel cargo aircraft over Arctic
We understand that a significant amount of goods brought to the UK this month are being brought by this one cargo aircraft.
Italy places order for up to 24 more Typhoon jets
This order will replace the older Tranche 1 Eurofighter jets currently in service, significantly enhancing Italy’s air defence capabilities.
RAF reflects on key achievements of 2024
"The RAF has continued to deliver with distinction this year, and we look forward to maintaining this momentum into 2025 and beyond", said Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton.
American bombers ‘demonstrate power’ of NATO alliance
The deployment allowed U.S. forces to validate their global strike capability through multi-domain operations in the European theatre.
Over 10,000 British personnel deployed overseas on Christmas
This Christmas, around 10,000 UK Armed Forces personnel are deployed overseas, sacrificing time with loved ones to safeguard national and international security.
Glasgow’s QEUH hospital helipad upgraded with new name
The safety upgrade, funded with over £180,000 from the HELP Appeal charity, also means the helipad name reflects the facility's renaming to the QEUH.
American warship shoots down own fighter jet over Red Sea
Two U.S. Navy pilots ejected safely after their F/A-18 Super Hornet was accidentally shot down by an American warship whilst flying over the Red Sea.
Classified fighter jet specs leaked on War Thunder – again
EXCLUSIVE - Classified military documents have been leaked on the War Thunder forums—again. This time, the Eurofighter Typhoon’s radar system is at the centre of the unauthorised disclosure.
NATO and Russian forces investigate North Pole build-up
Satellite imagery and intercepted communications indicate a massive logistical build-up, described by one analyst as "a supply chain operation of global proportions".
