Wildcat gets a new eye in the sky
The British Army is testing out a new tactical data link (TDL) that will boost the capabilities of its Wildcat helicopters.
Drone pilot pleads guilty to endangering RAF Hurricane
A drone pilot who almost caused a major accident at a memorial flight event in Buxton has pleaded guilty to endangering an aircraft.
Ireland purchases new C295 military transport aircraft
The Irish Government has put down a deposit for a new medium transport aircraft for the Irish Air Corps to be used to carry troops and vehicles on foreign military missions and rescue Irish citizens in need.
Russia using new Su-57 jets against Ukraine
It is believed that the advanced aircraft are only deployed over Russian territory to ensure they aren't shot down, launching long-range missiles into Ukraine from afar.
British space launch capability ‘strategically significant’
Space launch proceedings are set to start between 21:45 and 22:45 tonight.
Royal Navy’s first F-35 pilot retires
Over the course of his career, Tidball spent 4,111 hours in the air, flying 35 different types of aircraft.
Agreement between Pentagon and Lockheed for 398 F-35 jets
The F-35 Joint Program Office and Lockheed Martin have finalised the contract for the production and delivery of up to 398 F-35s, costing a total of £25bn.
First orbital space launch from the UK set for Monday
The UK will soon become the first country to launch satellites into orbit from Europe.
British surveillance jet tracks Russian units in Ukraine
A British RC-135 ‘Rivet Joint’, a dedicated electronic surveillance aircraft, has again been deployed to conduct surveillance of Russian forces in occupied Ukraine.
F135 engine upgrade receives £62m funding boost
Pratt & Whitney's F135 Engine Core Upgrade (ECU) for the F-35 has received $75 million in additional funding to modernise the engine.
