David Oliver
Royal Air Force aircraft support Border Force operations over English Channel
On Monday 10 August 2020, the UK Defence Secretary, Ben Wallace, approved the use of an Royal Air Force A400M Atlas to support the...
QinetiQ’s new UK range helicopter
QinetiQ, the UK global integrated defence and security company has invested in a new Airbus H145 helicopter to extend capabilities and operational efficiencies for...
Managing the Biggest Aviation Challenge in the Royal Navy
Rear Admiral Connell spoke to Armada International about the responsibility and challenges of developing the Royal Navy’s Carrier Strike capability.
“As Rear Admiral Fleet Air...
Boris Johnson’s million dollar ‘Air Force One’
The RAF Voyager ‘Vespina’ has completed its refurbishment to provide a secure, cost-effective and suitably profiled transport for Government Ministers and the Royal Family.
The...
Sightless Carrier Force
A 24 June report from the UK National Audit Office (NAO) confirmed that the Royal Navy’s new Crowsnest radar system is 18 months late,...
German Eurofighter’s new AESA radar
On 17 June 2020 Sensor systems supplier Hensoldt welcomed the decision by the German Bundestag to develop the new Active Electronic Scanning Array (AESA)...
Erickson’s new US naval support contract
Erickson has won a multiple award contract as subcontractor to Metson Marine Services which provides ocean transportation, vessel operations, and ocean environmental services.
$23 million...
Saab Secures Another Erieye Customer
Saab has signed a contract and received an order for the Airborne Early Warning and Control solution Saab 2000 Erieye AEW&C (Airborne Early Warning...
Iranian Navy Friendly Fire Incident
The Islamic Republic of Iran Navy frigate Jamaran opened fire on one of its own warships, the Konarak on 10 May causing numerous casualties....
UK Government Delays Integrated Security, Defence and Foreign Policy Review
During the Queen’s Speech on 19 December 2019, the Government announced plans to conduct an Integrated Security, Defence and Foreign Policy Review.
Heralded as...
