The United States Air Force deployed a WC-135W “Constant Phoenix”, a nuclear sniffer, to Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall Air Base in the United Kingdom on January 30, 2021. The aircraft with call sign ATOM01 specialises in detecting radioactive particles in the atmosphere, hence its nickname – the “sniffer.”
British Army receives fifty Apache AH-64E Version 6 attack helicopters that have been purchased from the United States to offer attack aviation capabilities.
Royal Navy (RN) has failed to prevent the leak for the second time. A photo has been shared online showing a British F-35B wreckage.
The Chilean Air Force has purchased three Boeing E-3D Sentry airborne early warning MK 1 (AEW1) aircraft from the UK Royal Air Force (RAF).
Britain said it has begun delivering Ukraine with anti-tank weaponry to aid in its defence against a potential invasion during a standoff with Russia.
The British Royal Navy has unveiled Thales UK’s unmanned surface vessel to hunt sea mines and safeguard surface warships from hidden sea mines. The vessel tows a sensitive detection device to combat sea mines and keep ships and personnel from danger. The United Kingdom and France have established in late 2010 a joint Maritime Mine Counter Measures (MMCM) program.
British Government has signed a five-year £ 460 million contract with Boeing Defence UK, offering logistical support for the UK’s armed forces.
Royal Navy’s Type 26 Frigates will be equipped with ‘Future Cruise/Anti–Ship Weapon’ (FC/ASW )despite the AUKUS deal that the UK signed with Australia.
The United Kingdom intends to decommission two Royal Fleet Auxiliary naval vessels and one ocean survey vessel.
Japan is reportedly finalizing its policy on jointly developing the jet engine of its future F-X fighter jet with the UK. Rolls-Royce will partner with Japan’s IHI Corporation, and both will also offer the engine for the export market.
The U.S., UK and Australia have committed to finalising a work program by 2022 after delegates concluded their first AUKUS meetings at the Pentagon.
The British Defence Ministry says that the wreckage of a Royal Air Force F-35B Joint Strike Fighter that plunged into the Mediterranean Sea shortly after taking off from the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth last month has been recovered.
Rolls-Royce claims it has broken the world speed record for an electric-powered aircraft—623km/h (387.4mph)— with Spirit of Innovation with a 400kW battery.
According to the Sun, a British F-35B crash during take-off from HMS Queen Elizabeth was caused by a rain cover that was not removed before take-off.
