Posts Tagged ‘RAF’
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 ...
207 Squadron has been honoured as the training force for the new F-35 Lightnings. The announcement was made during a visit to RAF Marham by Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier, and the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Philip Jones. The squadron will train future Royal Air ...
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £260M contract to supply the UK’s with the next generation of secure Identify Friend or Foe (IFF) technology. The work will sustain around 150 jobs in Luton, the West of England, Edinburgh and across the UK supply chain. The system, Mode-5, was developed for the MoD ...
The latest Defence Service Delivery Centre has been officially opened by Air Vice Marshal Gerry Mayhew, Air Officer Commanding RAF No1 Group, at RAF Lossiemouth, Scotland. Working closely with DIO and MOD, Rolls-Royce has completed the latest centre designed to support the resident fleet of Typhoon combat aircraft. The centre is ...
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