Tag: RAF
tlmNexus to support the P-8A Poseidon programme
UK tech company tlmNexus provides through-life acquisition and support management solutions for the Defence sector, specialising in the delivery of innovative defence-focused software services.
The...
Vibrant Time for Advanced Jet Trainers
Legacy jet trainer aircraft are lagging front line requirements of air arms around the world: what's on offer to meet the flight training needs...
UK Ministry of Defence chooses Leonardo/Thales protection system for RAF Shadow ISTAR fleet
The UK Ministry of Defence has chosen Leonardo and Thales, under a single source procurement, to deliver an integrated UK Defensive Aids System (DAS)...
Clear View of Mali
A new tool being used by RAF CH-47 Chinook crews deployed to Mali with the UK’s Operation Newcombe is the beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) capability of...
Typhoon Breeds Tempest
The three-year, $519 million (£425m) BAE Systems-led Project Centurion, has re-equipped the RAF’s Tranche 2 Typhoon fleet with MBDA’s Storm Shadow deep strike cruise...
SKELDAR R-350 flight crews pass certification in Switzerland with leading UAV training organisation RUSTA
UMS SKELDAR, the world-leader in pioneering maritime unmanned helicopters, has completed CAA-approved certification of flight crew in Switzerland, ahead of training roll-out with Swedish...
Leading Military Experts from RAF and USAF announced as Latest Speakers to join Air...
SMi reports: Senior military officials from the RAF and USAF recently confirmed to join the speaker line-up at Air Mission Planning & Support in...
UK Ministry of Defence awards Rubb Buildings Ltd with new £9.5m single source contract
North East manufacturing company Rubb has been awarded a new two-year contract with the UK Ministry of Defence.
The new contract will see Rubb continue...
RAF Typhoons Carry Brimstone Over Syria
Jon Lake - The RAF’s Typhoon Force has flown its first operational sortie carrying the new-to-Typhoon MBDA Brimstone 2 precision attack missile.
On 30 January, Air...
RAF Tornado Bows Out
Jon Lake - On 31 January 2019, the RAF Tornado Force flew its final operational sortie on Operation Shader - the UK element of the...
