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Defence Secretary addresses the Air and Space Power Conference

Air July 17, 2020

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace recently gave a speech at the Air and Space Power Conference outlining the air and space power in an age of constant competition. Here, Defence Online provides the edited highlights… “The people of our armed forces have always been our greatest asset but we must think about ...

Serco to support helicopters at RNAS Yeovilton and Culdrose

Air July 17, 2020

DPRTE Engage partner, Serco, has been awarded a £20 million contract to provide Aircraft Engineering Support and Airfield Services (AESAS) at Royal Naval Air Stations (RNAS) Yeovilton and Culdrose. The contract will commence in January 2021 and is for four years and three months with a 12 month extension option. The contract ...

MOD signs £65 million contract for first three Protector aircraft

Air July 17, 2020

A £65 million contract to build the UK’s first three Protector aircraft, the first UK operated system capable of strike missions anywhere in the world, has been signed. After a successful development phase Protector is set to enter service by mid-2024, meaning that the Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS) will deliver ...

RAF engineers complete A400M engine change in the South Atlantic

Air July 17, 2020

A team of five RAF engineers have been specifically chosen for their unique skill set and deployed to British Forces South Atlantic Islands to successfully complete an intricate engine change on an A400M aircraft. Tailored tooling and equipment was required for the project; one that had never been attempted before at ...