Tornado jets destroy Islamic State tank in northern Iraq
Two Tornado GR4 jets, based at RAF Akrotiri, were tasked against one of the few tanks operated by Islamic State.
RAF hope to begin flying grounded E-3D Sentry fleet in January
The E-3D Sentry fleet, grounded in October due to electrical wiring issues, is being repaired with flight tests having already started.
Berlin Christmas market attacked, at least 9 dead
A vehicle has hit a Christmas market at Breitscheidplatz in Berlin, Germany, killing at least nine people and injuring at least 50 more. German police believe that this is likely a terrorist attack.
Brimstone missile to arm Protector unmanned aircraft fleet
Brimstone missile integration is being planned for the Royal Air Force’s Protector Remotely Piloted Air System programme.
Fourth Astute class submarine, HMS Audacious, formally named
The new submarine was named HMS Audacious in a traditional ceremony at the BAE Systems shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness.
HMS Daring deployed to protect shipping in the Middle East
HMS Daring, Type 45 destroyer, has been tasked with protecting merchant vessels and Royal Navy ships sailing through the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
Faslane families to give Christmas presents to Glasgow hospital
Faslane naval families are to gift Christmas presents to the children's wards at the new Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.
BAE Systems win $36m contract to upgrade USS New Orleans
BAE Systems has received a $36.7 million contract from the US Navy for the repair and maintenance of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans.
British troops head to Colombia
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has praised the UK's relationship with Colombia as British forces prepare to visit the country.
Airborne medics prepare for South Sudan mission
The troops will travel to South Sudan with a squash-court sized specialist field hospital.
