RAF and Navy team in Florida to learn all about fifth-generation stealth
aircraft. So far, Britain has taken delivery of 2 Lightning II
multi-role Joint Strike Fighter aircraft. The pair of STOVL (short
take-off and vertical landing) variants of the F-35 fast jet are
currently based at Eglin US Air Force Base in Florida and, from 2018,
will be landing on... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
In the Times, Telegraph and Financial Times there are reports that the MoD is considering changing its mind over which variant of the Joint Strike Fighter to purchase. In response the MoD has said: "As part of this process we are reviewing all programmes to validate costs and ensure risks are properly managed. The Defence Secretary expects to announce the outcome to Parliament before Easter...More information »
The Times is reporting today that the MoD is questioning whether it should go ahead with plans to procure a fleet of new Joint Strike Fighter because of speculated delays in the programme. In response the MoD said: "The MoD is taking delivery of the first JSF for test and evaluation this year. Our plans remain on track to have a new Carrier Strike capability from around 2020...More information »
19(Reserve) Sqn has been disbanded. Replacing it is IV(Reserve) Sqn which has been reformed to become the Hawk T2 unit to take the UK’s fast jet training forward into the future. Sqn Ldr Robin Caine, OC C Flt, IV Sqn said: "Our pilots will be ready to take on the challenges of Eurofighter Typhoon, Joint Strike Fighter and deliver air power effects whenever and wherever we are called on...More information »
