Radakin: Royal Navy growing, RAF steady, Army shrinking
Britain’s Chief of the Defence Staff has acknowledged that the Armed Forces are continuing to shrink by “about two to three hundred” personnel each month, but expressed cautious optimism that the trend is beginning to stabilise.
Australia buying hundreds of AMRAAM missiles in $1bn deal
The United States State Department has approved a Foreign Military Sale to Australia involving hundreds of AIM-120C and AIM-120D 'Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles' (AMRAAMs).
Future training jet options still being assessed
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that multiple options for the future of UK fast jet pilot training remain under active review.
UK steps up counter hypersonic missile efforts
The UK government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving defences against the growing threat of hypersonic missiles, according to a new statement from the Ministry of Defence.
RAF pilots training in Italy as part of international scheme
The use of the International Flight Training School forms part of wider efforts by the RAF to maintain pilot throughput during pressures on the UK’s domestic training pipeline.
Sikorsky and Bristow sign S-92 helicopter fleet support deal
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has signed a major long-term agreement with Bristow Group to provide enhanced support for the world's largest fleet of S-92 helicopters, the companies announced this week.
British fighter jets scrambled to intercept Russian aircraft
Royal Air Force Typhoons deployed in Poland have been scrambled three times in as many days to intercept Russian aircraft operating close to NATO airspace, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
Chinook suppression system trials awarded to Cranfield
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £732,219 contract to Cranfield Aerospace Solutions for support to the Chinook Aircraft Infrared Suppression System (IRSS) Environmental Data Gathering (EDG) Trials.
British carrier to host largest ever fifth-gen air wing
HMS Prince of Wales will operate twenty-four F-35 jets — the largest fifth-generation air wing ever operated aboard a single carrier.
Netherlands to purchase £1.76bn worth of Tomahawk missiles
The United States has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Netherlands involving Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles and associated equipment, valued at approximately $2.19 billion.
