Royal Air Force
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Jul- 2022 -15 JulyEurope
Royal Air Force Chief Says UK Drone Swarms Ready for Battle
The RAF's drone swarms have shown “enormous operational potential to confuse and overwhelm an adversary’s air defenses,” the service's chief of staff said.
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1 JulyEurope
RAF Upgrades Command and Control System to Defeat Hostile Aircraft
The Royal Air Force has installed a new command and control system for early detection and response to potential hostile aircraft.
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Jun- 2022 -22 JuneEurope
RAF Calls for More Sub-Hunter Aircraft as Russia Increases Presence: Report
Royal Air Force commanders are asking for additional P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft as Russia ramps up submarine patrols near the island nation’s maritime borders.
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May- 2022 -5 MayEurope
ASRAAM Block 6 Missile Achieves Initial Operating Capability
The most recent version of the Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile has achieved Initial Operating Capability.
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Apr- 2022 -4 AprilDrones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
US, UK Collaborate on First Synthetic-Fueled Drone Flight
The US Office of Naval Research Global has partnered with the UK Royal Air Force to conduct their first-ever drone flight test using synthetic fuel.
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Feb- 2022 -23 FebruaryEurope
UK Unveils 10-Year, $270 Billion Defense Spending
The British Ministry of Defence has announced that it plans to invest 238 billion euros in state-of-the-art military equipment.
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Jan- 2022 -27 JanuaryAmericas
US Air Force Kicks Off 2022’s First Red Flag Exercise
Over 100 aircraft and 3,000 soldiers have arrived at Nellis Air Force Base to participate in 2022's first Red Flag exercise, the US Air Force announced.
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Dec- 2021 -16 DecemberDrones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
Western Coalition in Syria Shoots Down Menacing Drone
A drone that threatened a base with US and partner forces in southern Syria was shot down by a British fighter jet with the Western anti-Islamic State coalition.
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9 DecemberAmericas
Canadian Military Finds Cracks in Most CH-148 Cyclone Helicopters
The Canadian military has discovered cracks in the tail section of nearly all of its CH-148 Cyclone helicopters.
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2 DecemberDrones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
UK’s ‘Protector’ Drone Completes Key Tests
General Atomics announced the completion of key tests on the UK's Protector drone, indicating that full evaluation should be wrapped up by late next year.
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