Posts Tagged ‘RAF’
As tensions between the West and Russia continue to mount, the Ministry of Defence is taking steps to protect the UK’s Northern airspace. The construction of a new £10 million RAF radar facility at Saxa Vord in Shetland will improve RAF and NATO understanding of the airspace north of Britain and further out across the Norwegian Sea, ...
The Prime Minister Theresa May welcomed members of the Military to No10 to mark the Centenary of the Royal Air Force (RAF.) The Prime Minister welcomed the Defence Secretary, three Service Chiefs and current and former service personnel to Downing Street to recognise the dedication of those who have served in ...
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced an investment of up to £80 million in a new computer system to boost the RAF’s speed and accuracy. Known as Project Guardian, the new Air Command and Control System will support the continued early detection and rapid response to potential hostile or suspect aircraft that ...
The squadron immortalised by the Dambusters raid of World War II has been reformed to fly the UK’s new F-35 fighter jets, the Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced. Mr Williamson announced the new 617 Squadron after an event in Washington DC to mark the centenary of the RAF. The naming of the ...
Previous Next
RELATED ARTICLES
November 6, 2024
Air - New air defence laser engages multiple missiles at once
RAF pilots are one step closer to being equipped with a cutting-edge air-protection laser self-protection system, following 100% successful live-fire
October 9, 2024
Air - Key E-7 Wedgetail facility officially opened by Royal Air Force
McLaughlin & Harvey complete a key facility that will be used to maintain the E-7 Wedgetail fleet in Scotland. The new
