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Sep- 2023 -

19 September

Pilot wearing Striker II helmet. Photo: UK Royal Air Force

BAE to Deliver Striker II Pilot Helmets for British Typhoon Fleet

The UK has signed a contract with BAE Systems to produce Striker II Digital Helmet-Mounted Displays for Royal Air Force Typhoon pilots.

Aug- 2023 -

14 August

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

UK Scrambles Jets to Intercept Russian Bombers North of Scotland

UK jets were scrambled morning to respond to two Russian bombers flying north of the Shetland Islands in Scotland.

Jul- 2023 -

28 July

Air

California Air National Guard C-130J Super Hercules aircraft fly in tight formation the Pacific Ocean, California

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force, Allies Bolster Logistics Support Partnership

The US Air Force and counterparts from the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada collaborate to enhance combined logistics support.

28 July

Air

Rojoef Manuel

UK Royal Air Force Adopts Lanza 3D Radar by Indra

The UK Royal Air Force has announced the integration of a three-dimensional radar solution for added airspace surveillance capability.

5 July

Air

Rojoef Manuel

BAE Systems, Leonardo Awarded $1.1B Radar Upgrade Contract for British Typhoons

The UK has awarded BAE Systems and Leonardo a contract to modernize the radars of the Royal Air Force’s Typhoon combat aircraft fleet.

Jun- 2023 -

26 June

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Lockheed Delivers Two New F-35B Fighter Jets to Royal Air Force

Lockheed Martin has delivered two new F-35B Lightning II stealth multirole combat aircraft to the UK Royal Air Force in Marham, Norfolk.

25 June

Air

A Typhoon jet takes off from the RAF's Coningsby base in Lincolnshire, the UK

Staff Writer With AFP

UK Says Fighter Jets in Baltics Scrambled 21 Times Over Russian Aircraft

UK fighter jets have been scrambled to respond to Russian aircraft 21 times in the last three weeks, Britain said.

15 June

Air

Pictured is a Hercules C-130J from 47 Sqn, on a final flypast before its forthcoming retirement. A flypast to mark the forthcoming retirement of the Hercules from RAF service took place across all four nations of the United Kingdom on Wednesday 14 June. The first Hercules arrived at Marshall’s of Cambridge in December 1966 Hercules. Since entering RAF service, originally with 242 Operational Conversion Unit at RAF Thorney Island, it has operated across the globe in support of UK military and humanitarian relief operations. The transition to the 22-strong Atlas (A400) fleet and other air mobility aircraft has been ongoing for some time. 47 Squadron and the Hercules will continue to deliver on operations supporting UK defence objectives until 30 Jun 23.

Rojoef Manuel

Royal Air Force Marks C-130 Hercules Fleet Retirement With Flyby

The UK Royal Air Force performed a flyby to mark the retirement of its C-130 Hercules military transport fleet at the end of June.

11 June

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

UK Jets Scrambled to Escort Russian Planes Near NATO Airspace: Govt

British RAF fighter jets were twice scrambled over the course of 24 hours to intercept Russian aircraft flying close to NATO airspace.

8 June

Air

Joe Saballa

British Avenger Trainer Aircraft to Undergo Major Capability Upgrade

The UK military has embarked on a venture to modernize its Beechcraft King Air 350ER “Avenger” training aircraft.

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