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RAF pilots test Eurofighter advanced weapons and software upgrades

Air August 4, 2017

The Royal Air Force Test and Evaluation pilots at RAF Coningsby are putting the Eurofighter Typhoon through its paces following a new package of advanced weapons, software and avionics enhancements. The work is a major part of Project Centurion – the programme to ensure seamless transition of capability from the Tornado ...

Plans for next year’s Air Power Conference already underway

Air August 3, 2017

Plans are moving forward for an enhanced Air Power Conference to mark the centenary of the RAF next year following a successful 2017 event in London. Around 350 people, including around 45 air force chiefs from around the world, attended the two-day forum to take part in a series of discussion ...

An investment of £40M to improve the defence of the Typhoon, has been announced by Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon.

Investment in high-tech Typhoon Defence System announced

Air July 14, 2017

An investment of £40M to improve the defence of the Typhoon, has been announced by Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon. The investment will sustain over 100 British jobs at Leonardo’s site in Luton and at BAE Systems in Warton, Lancashire, for the upgrade of the aircraft’s Defensive Aids Sub System (DASS). Upgrading ...

Sir Michael Fallon has announced that ground close combat roles in the RAF Regiment will be open to women, beginning in September.

Close combat roles for RAF women

Air July 14, 2017

Speaking at the Air Power Conference 2017, Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced that ground close combat roles in the RAF Regiment will be open to women, beginning in September. Sir Michael praised the move, calling it a defining moment in RAF history, opening every role throughout the RAF to all ...