The British Army has declared the first regiment to transition to its latest Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopter to be “ready for frontline” operations, the service announced on 23 October. An AH-64E flown by 3 Regiment during th.
The UK Royal Navy (RN) Wildcat Maritime Force has completed first air-to-air firings of the Thales Martlet multirole missile as part of the latest live trials of the weapon from the Wildcat HMA2 helicopter. A Leonardo Wildcat HMA2 helicopter.
UK rotary-wing platforms will get portable electronic devices that enhance situational awareness for the crew. The UK MoD is seeking portable tablets for use on rotary-wing platforms that alert users to potential obstacles. Pictured are 845 .
Iran: Josep Borrell 'resumes' JCPOA talks with Tehran Tension remains high in the Persian Gulf as the highly strategic waterway is set to take centre stage at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar later this year. Around 25 percent of the total supply of world oil is shipped through the Persian Gulf, passing the volatile choke point in the Straits
The British Army has opened up helicopter flying to all ranks, announcing on 1 February that privates can now become pilots. While the role of pilot in the British Army had earlier been restricted to warrant officers and commissioned officer.