Royal Air Force: first Boeing E-7 Wedgetail aircraft arrives at Lossiemouth for test and evaluation phase
The first Boeing E-7 Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning Mk1 aircraft intended for Royal Air Force service has arrived at RAF Lossiemouth.
Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II completes first test flight with SPEAR 3 precision strike missile
The F-35 Joint Program Office and the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence have completed the first test flight of four SPEAR 3 missiles aboard a fifth-generation F-35B Lightning II test aircraft.
Saab and General Atomics complete first flight of unmanned airborne early warning system on MQ-9B platform
Saab and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems have completed the first flight of what the companies describe as the world’s first unmanned airborne early warning solution.
Northrop Grumman uses augmented and virtual reality tools to improve E-2D Advanced Hawkeye readiness
Northrop Grumman is using augmented and virtual reality technologies to improve training, maintenance and sustainment for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft.
U.S. Army plans competition for lower-cost Patriot interceptor to counter air and missile threats
The U.S. Army plans to launch a competition for the development and delivery of a lower-cost guided missile for the MIM-104 Patriot air and missile defense system.
Poland to deploy fighter jets to Ämari Air Base for NATO Baltic Air Policing mission in Estonia
Poland plans to take part in NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission this year by deploying fighter aircraft to Ämari Air Base in Estonia, Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur said.
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RAF Rivet Joint aircraft dangerously intercepted by Russian fighter jets over the Black Sea [VIDEO]
An RAF Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft was repeatedly and dangerously intercepted by two Russian fighter jets over the Black Sea last month, the UK Ministry of Defence said.
L3Harris highlights Skyraider II aircraft family for persistent, affordable ISR and strike missions
L3Harris Technologies has outlined its Skyraider II aircraft family as a modular and lower-cost option for persistent surveillance and strike missions for U.S. and allied special operations forces.
U.S. Marine Corps tests H-1 helicopters for airborne control of first-person view drones
The U.S. Marine Corps has demonstrated the use of H-1 helicopters as airborne control platforms for first-person view drones.
Italy signs €1.39 billion contract with Airbus for six A330 MRTT tanker aircraft
Italy has signed a contract with Airbus for six A330 MRTT multi-role tanker transport aircraft, beginning the replacement of the Italian Air Force’s current aerial refuelling fleet.
Congressional Research Service says 42 U.S. aircraft were lost or damaged during Operation Epic Fury
A Congressional Research Service report says 42 U.S. fixed-wing, rotary-wing and uncrewed aircraft were reportedly lost or damaged during Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. military campaign against Iran.
Airbus and Spanish Navy demonstrate crewed-uncrewed teaming in maritime flight trial at Rota
Airbus Helicopters and the Spanish Navy have completed a tactical flight trial in Rota, Spain, demonstrating crewed-uncrewed teaming in a maritime environment.