All articles by Craig Hoyle – Page 164
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BAE Systems promotes major upgrade programme for Hawk
BAE Systems will use the Farnborough air show to offer a major package of upgrades for international users of the Hawk trainer ...
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UK on track for ASTOR deployment
The UK Ministry of Defence will be ready to deply its Airborne Standoff Radar system before year-end, according to Raytheon Systems ...
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UK MoD makes fist major move in Team Complex Weapons initiative
The UK Ministry of Defence has made the first significant advance in its Team Complex Weapons initiative, approving a £74 million ($147 million), one-year...
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A400M set for take off at last
The Airbus Military A400M has travelled a rocky development road, but the airlifter is now on the tarmac and almost ready to face its flight-test challenges
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Boeing to stick with KC-767 for US tanker recompete
Boeing is not convinced that the US Air Force wants a big tanker, so expects to stick with the KC-767 in a revived KC-X contest ...
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NewsVIDEO - RIAT 2008: F-22 display follows 'flawless' first transatlantic crossing
The US Air Force's F-22 Raptor performed a stunning demonstration at the RIAT preview on 11 July, despite poor weather conditions ...
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NewsBREAKING NEWS: Organisers cancel Saturday's Royal International Air Tattoo
Heavy rainfall has led to the cancellation of Saturday's Royal International Air Tattoo event in the UK: the first disruption in its 38 year history ...
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BAE battles to rebuild its reputation
BAE Systems has faced several crises in recent years, including a probe by the UK's Serious Fraud Office. Now a new chief executive has pledged to restore its status
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UK to extend use of RAF's Tucano trainers
The UK Ministry of Defence has extended the planned retirement date for the Royal Air Force's Shorts Tucano T1 basic trainers from April 2010 until at least...
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NewsUK declares Eurofighter Typhoon ready for multirole use
The UK Royal Air Force on 1 July declared its Eurofighter Typhoons as ready to conduct multirole operations ...
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Tornado GR4s set for Afganistan mission
The UK Royal Air Force's Panavia Tornado GR4s are to assume a new mission from early next year, with the type to replace a detachment of BAE Systems Harrier...
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Ian King named as new BAE chief executive
BAE Systems has appointed a new chief executive from within the company, promoting chief operating officer Ian King to the post from 1 September ...
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MBDA's Brimstone missile to enter RAF combat duty with new seeker
The UK Royal Air Force has received funds to upgrade the Tornado GR4's Brimstone missiles to meet urgent operational demands in Iraq and Afghanistan ...
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NewsEurofighter Typhoon proves close-air support credentials for RAF
The UK's first Eurofighter Typhoons are ready for multirole operations, following a successful RAF deployment to the USA ...
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Europrop engine for Airbus Military A400M passes milestones
Recent successes with the Europrop International TP400 engine have boosted confidence in the Europe's A400M transport programme ...
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NewsEuroprop gears up for extra A400M sales
Europrop International's TP400 engine remains the front runner to equip any A400Ms sold to the US armed forces, believes consortium president Nick Durham ...
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NewsRAF tests Omega-owned tanker aircraft
The UK Royal Air Force has made its first use of a third-party in-flight refuelling capability, employing two Omega Tanker-operated aircraft ...
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US GAO rejects latest appeal into Boeing KC-135 tanker support deal
Boeing has received a further boost to its aerial tanker business activities, with the US General Accountability Office having rejected a fresh protest by...