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The United Kingdom is advancing the build of a new fighter demonstrator as part of its Tempest next-generation air combat program. The demonstrator, so far only known as the Flying Technology Demonstrator, is planned to fly within the next three years and its progress in an important boost for the Tempest stealth fighter — and wider Future Combat Air System (FCAS) — program, the future of which has recently begun to be questioned in some quarters.

Tempest Stealth Fighter Flying Demonstrator Takes Shape Tempest Stealth Fighter Flying Demonstrator Takes Shape

By Thomas Newdick

Jul 24 2:09 PM EDT

General Atomics has revealed a new fifth member of its Gambit modular drone family that is carrier-capable and that could represent a step forward in a broader naval aviation vision for the United Kingdom and other countries.

New Carrier-Based Version Of The Gambit Family Of Combat Drones Is In The Works New Carrier-Based Version Of The Gambit Family Of Combat Drones Is In The Works

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 22 9:24 PM EDT

Billionaire Jared Isaacman Is going to fly a Tornado F2A.

Tornado F2 Set To Become Most Advanced Flying Fighter In A Private Individual’s Hands Tornado F2 Set To Become Most Advanced Flying Fighter In A Private Individual’s Hands

By Thomas Newdick

Jul 1 7:21 PM EDT

Exercise TARTAN SPIRIT has tested, trained and integrated critical capabilities to ensure they are ready for any operational missions. From scenario driven training to Tactical Landing Zones, this Exercise takes personnel from RAF Brize Norton, the RAF’s largest station and home to the UK’s Air Mobility Force, Prestwick Airport is the Deployable Operating Base and West Freugh the Forward Operating base. II Squadron RAF Regiment deployed alongside the Air Mobility Force to further strengthen their tactics, training and techniques alongside various aircraft. These skills are essential for ensuring RAF aircraft can operate safely across the globe. By training together we continue to provide integrated and scaleable Air Force Protection capability whilst preparing all RAF personnel for the rigours of operations, providing them with critical skills to survive, operate and maintain their operational edge.

Confessions Of A C-130 Hercules Pilot Confessions Of A C-130 Hercules Pilot

By Thomas Newdick

May 23 3:15 PM EDT

Concept 2 sub-scale model on display at the World Defense Show

This Is BAE Systems’ Reworked, Stealthier Uncrewed Combat Aircraft Concept This Is BAE Systems’ Reworked, Stealthier Uncrewed Combat Aircraft Concept

By Oliver Parken

Feb 6 10:33 PM EST

F-35 SPEAR METEOR

F-35 To Get Meteor, SPEAR 3 Missiles “By End Of Decade” F-35 To Get Meteor, SPEAR 3 Missiles “By End Of Decade”

By Thomas Newdick

Jan 22 12:57 PM EST

As part of a £2.35 billion investment into upgrading Typhoon, a European Common Radar System (ECRS) Mark 2 Radar developed by Leonardo UK features a unique multi-functional array (MFA) which will allow Typhoon to simultaneously detect, identify, and track multiple targets in the air and on the ground plus perform electronic warfare tasks.

British Eurofighter Finally Gets Advanced Swashplate AESA Radar British Eurofighter Finally Gets Advanced Swashplate AESA Radar

By Thomas Newdick

Jan 17 3:00 PM EST

Britain’s New Jackdaw Combat Drone Aims To Be “Disposable” Britain’s New Jackdaw Combat Drone Aims To Be “Disposable”

By Thomas Newdick

Sep 12 5:58 PM EDT

RAF E-7 Wedgetail

UK’s E-7 Radar Jet Deal Slammed As “Absolute Folly” In New Report UK’s E-7 Radar Jet Deal Slammed As “Absolute Folly” In New Report

By Thomas Newdick

Jul 17 1:37 PM EDT

F-35 Highway Operations RAF

British F-35Bs To Bring Vertical Landing Abilities To Highways British F-35Bs To Bring Vertical Landing Abilities To Highways

By Thomas Newdick

Jul 13 2:21 PM EDT

A Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft will be heading to Germany to support the flow of aid to Ukraine.

Australian E-7 Radar Jet Will Watch Over Ukraine Aid Shipments Australian E-7 Radar Jet Will Watch Over Ukraine Aid Shipments

By Oliver Parken, Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

Jul 10 9:23 PM EDT

C-130J flypast over Britain

Britain Bids Farewell to C-130 Hercules With Spectacular Flypast Britain Bids Farewell to C-130 Hercules With Spectacular Flypast

By Oliver Parken

Jun 14 8:59 PM EDT

RC135 Moldova Ukraine

RC-135 Surveillance Jet Flies Unprecedented Mission Over Moldova RC-135 Surveillance Jet Flies Unprecedented Mission Over Moldova

By Thomas Newdick

Jun 1 3:34 PM EDT

Malfunctioning Russian Missile May Have Saved RC-135 Spy Plane Malfunctioning Russian Missile May Have Saved RC-135 Spy Plane

By Thomas Newdick

Apr 13 4:16 PM EDT

U.K. Commits To Training Ukrainian Fighter Pilots, Many Questions Remain U.K. Commits To Training Ukrainian Fighter Pilots, Many Questions Remain

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 8 2:06 PM EST

Air Gunnery on rails training WWI

WWI Aircrews Trained In These Moving Cockpits On Rails To Learn Aerial Gunnery WWI Aircrews Trained In These Moving Cockpits On Rails To Learn Aerial Gunnery

By Oliver Parken

Jan 6 6:15 PM EST