BAE Systems has announced a critical program milestone with the successful insertion of new technology into its electronic warfare systems for the global fleet of fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft. Upgrades to the AN/ASQ-239 system position it to meet future capability requirements and improve warfighters’ ability to conduct critical missions in contested ...
The runway at RAF Northolt is set to be closed for six months so that planned resurfacing work can take place. The upgrading and resurfacing work will extend the life of the runway and help operations at the base run more efficiently. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) awarded a £23million contract ...
The MOD has launched a fund to find counter drone technology to combat hostile use of drones. The competition, run by the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA), the MOD’s innovation hub, will seek robust and cost-effective next-generation counter drone to the risks posed by hostile UAS. The MOD is looking to develop ...
Britain’s new F-35B aircraft are to depart their home station of RAF Marham in Norfolk later this year for Cyprus in their first overseas deployment. Owned and operated by the RAF, the Lightning Force is jointly manned by both the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy. This deployment will allow ...
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