US deploys F-35A jets to the Middle East
For the third time in 12 months, the United States has deployed F-35A Lighting jets into combat.
US approves sale of 84 Patriot missiles to Kuwait
The United States has approved the sale of 84 of the most recent generation of Patriot missiles to Kuwait.
MC-130J drops palletised weapons in test of ‘Arsenal Plane’ concept
U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command successfully released simulated palletised munitions in three airdrops from an MC-130J Commando II, a multi-mission combat transport and special operations tanker.
British firm Meggitt to design and equip large training complex in Middle East
British firm Meggitt PLC has been awarded a $78 million contract for the design and installation of a sophisticated, multi-mission, indoor and outdoor training facility in an unnamed Middle Eastern country.
BAE selected for DARPA Squad X programme
Lockheed Martin has awarded BAE Systems a contract to provide key autonomy and artificial intelligence capabilities for DARPA's Squad X programme.
Northrop Grumman builds ‘Very Lightweight Torpedo’ for US Navy
Northrop Grumman say it has successfully manufactured and tested the first industry-built Very Lightweight Torpedo (VLWT) for the U.S. Navy.
BAE conduct first tactical ground-launch test of APKWS rockets
BAE have completed trials of APKWS laser-guided rockets from a ground-based weapon system.
Cobham receives US Air Force B-1 oxygen contract
UK firm Cobham has been awarded a three year maintenance contract by Tinker Air Force Base to overhaul Cobham supplied B-1 oxygen system components.
Russia begins building first stealth bomber
Russia has started manufacturing the prototype of its first stealth bomber, state news agency TASS have reported.
Russian SU-35s perform ‘unsafe intercept’ of US P-8 over Mediterranean Sea
For the third time in two months, Russian pilots flew in an "unsafe and unprofessional manner" while intercepting a U.S. Navy P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft over the Mediterranean Sea.
