DefenceTalkBAE Systems Air5428 pilot training platform, Beechcraft’s T-6C military trainer, will be used to train the next generation of United Kingdom military pilots. On behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence, the Ascent consortium recently selected the Beechcraft T-6C as the aircraft to complement the BAE Systems Hawk T2 in the training pipeline to conduct […]https://www.defencetalk.com/air5428-platform-selected-for-uk-military-flying-training-system-61021/

DefenceTalkA number of highly skilled technology jobs have been protected across the country thanks to a £40 million contract to support the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) air-to-air missile system. The contract with MBDA, which designed and manufactured the Advanced Short-Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM), will provide support infrastructure and maintenance for the weapon for the next […]https://www.defencetalk.com/mbda-wins-40m-order-for-asraam-missile-60685/

DefenceTalkRoyal Air Force aircraft at RAF Lossiemouth have launched the Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) for the first time since the Moray base took on the role of defending the UK’s Northern airspace. Typhoon jets were scrambled to identify aircraft in international airspace. The aircraft, identified as Russian military ‘Bears’, did not enter UK airspace. RAF […]https://www.defencetalk.com/first-quick-reaction-alert-launch-for-raf-lossiemouth-60616/

DefenceTalkRAF Typhoons were yesterday (Tuesday 17 June) scrambled to intercept multiple Russian aircraft as part of NATO’s ongoing mission to police Baltic airspace. The Typhoon aircraft, from 3 (Fighter) Squadron, were launched after four separate groups of aircraft were detected by NATO air defences in international airspace near to the Baltic States. Once airborne, the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/royal-air-force-typhoons-intercept-multiple-russian-aircraft-59955/

DefenceTalkThe first of the RAF’s fourteen new Chinook helicopters have been unveiled today by the Defence Secretary, Philip Hammond, following its entry into service on time. During a visit to RAF Odiham in Hampshire, the home of the Chinook force, Philip Hammond also announced a new £115 million agreement with Boeing Defence UK to maintain […]https://www.defencetalk.com/raf-flying-high-in-new-chinook-helicopter-59908/

DefenceTalkFour Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft deployed today to take part in the NATO Baltic Air Policing (BAP) mission over Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. As announced to the House of Commons by the Defence Secretary in March, the UK fast jets will reinforce the Polish contribution to the BAP – a standing defensive mission undertaken […]https://www.defencetalk.com/raf-deploys-typhoon-jets-to-bolster-nato-air-policing-mission-59437/

DefenceTalkTwo British Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets were scrambled after two Russian military aircraft were detected approaching northern Scotland on Wednesday, the Ministry of Defence said. The jets from RAF Leuchars in Scotland were sent to “determine the identity of unknown aircraft”, which turned away before reaching British airspace. “The aircraft were subsequently identified […]https://www.defencetalk.com/britain-scrambles-jets-after-russian-plane-approaches-airspace-59391/

DefenceTalkEurofighter Typhoon aircraft from the UK’s Royal Air Force are at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada this month to take part in one of the world’s leading air-to-air combat training exercises which begins this week. Red Flag is the United States Air Force’s premier air-to-air combat training event. Participants typically include both US and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/eurofighter-typhoons-join-red-flag-2014-50175/

DefenceTalkBAE Systems has revealed that 3D printed components created by its engineers have flown for the first time on-board Tornado fighter jets, paving the way for using 3D printed parts in other military kit. The 3D metal parts were successfully flown from the Company’s airfield at Warton in Lancashire. Engineers are designing and producing 3D […]https://www.defencetalk.com/3d-printed-parts-fly-for-first-time-in-uk-fighter-jets-50034/

DefenceTalkThe RAF has begun training on the Puma Mk2 helicopter following a £260 million upgrade programme. Pictures released today show crews from 33 and 230 Squadrons carrying out training flights of the upgraded aircraft from their base at RAF Benson in Oxford. The multi million pound upgrade means that the helicopters benefit from new engines […]https://www.defencetalk.com/raf-begins-training-on-upgraded-puma-mk2-helicopter-49747/