UK may expand E-7 early warning aircraft fleet
The new UK Government has refused to rule out the potential expansion of its planned E-7 Wedgetail fleet as part of the upcoming Strategic Defence Review.
MBDA planning AI integration for SPEAR cruise missiles
The company assures that the system will ensure the missiles operate within the boundaries set by human operators, maintaining legal and ethical standards.
U.S. B-52H bombers arrive in Romania in message to Russia
The deployment will see the B-52s operating near the Black Sea coast near Ukraine.
New UK fighter jet programme appears to move forward
The UK's Tempest fighter jet programme seems to be moving forward despite previous concerns about its potential cancellation under the new Labour Government.
Britain unveils new stealth fighter design
The three nations of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) – the UK, Italy, and Japan – have unveiled a new concept model of their next-generation combat aircraft. Set to be in service by 2035, this aircraft will be among the world's most advanced, fighter jets.
Couple engaged in A400M Atlas cockpit at RIAT 2024
RAF crew and onlookers experienced a heartwarming moment at this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) when a couple got engaged in the cockpit of an RAF A400M Atlas.
Finland and Sweden intercept Russian aircraft over Baltic
The aircraft was not on a flight plan, not in radio contact with civilian air traffic control, and did not use a transponder signal as required under international aviation rules.
British Typhoon test jet trials powerful new radar
Ground-based testing of the new European Common Radar System (ECRS) Mk2 radar on a Eurofighter Typhoon test and evaluation aircraft has been completed, according to the Royal Air Force.
Delivery of upgraded F-35 jets begins
The Technology Refresh 3 (TR-3) upgrade for the F-35 brings substantial improvements to its computing power.
Marshall extends C-130 support contract with France
British firm Marshall has secured a £4.5 million contract extension to continue providing engineering support for the French Air Force’s fleet of 14 Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules aircraft.
