Tag: Royal Air Force
Spirit AeroSystems shares new rendering of LANCA “loyal wingman” for RAF
Spirit AeroSystems is leading a team that will develop the LANCA unmanned "loyal wingman" aircraft for the Royal Air Force.
UK confirms $2B deal for another 14 Chinook helicopters, report
With 60 units in service, the UK is already the second-largest operator of the Chinook heavy-lift helicopters.
Royal Air Force retires Sentinel R1 aircraft, disbands V(AC) Squadron
No. 5 Squadron was first formed in 1913 and has operated aircraft such as the Avro 504, Lightning F6 and Tornado F3 over the years.
Royal Air Force’s R1 Sentinel bows out of service with final...
The Sentinel aircraft were delivered by Raytheon and first saw service during operation Herrick in 2008.
GA-ASI to send Protector RPAS to UK for summer deployment with...
During its stay in the UK, the SkyGuardian will participate in Joint Warrior and undertake capability demonstrations to partners and allies.
UK welcomes fifth Poseidon P-8A submarine hunter to Scotland
The Royal Air Force is expected to receive all nine Poseidon P-8A MPAs from Boeing by the end of 2021.
UK awards £30M contract for “Loyal Wingman” prototype development
The UK defense ministry has awarded an Northern Ireland company a £30 million (approx. $40M) contract for the design and development of...
UK places £550M contract for SPEAR3 air-to-ground missiles for F-35 fleet
The UK defense ministry has awarded French missile specialist MBDA a £550 million (approx. $746M) contract for new SPEAR3 surface-attack missiles for...
UK offers Sentry, Sentinel aircraft fleets for sale
The UK defense ministry has offered the remaining aircraft in its Sentinel and Sentry fleets to interested buyers.
The...
UK’s Wedgetail, Poseidon fleets to share Lossiemouth base
Royal Air Force base Lossiemouth has been selected as the new home of the UK’s fleet of Wedgetail airborne early warning (AEW)...
