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I think it’s time we got back on the topic of the F-35 in UK service. Feel free to continue your Australian discussion in the Australian thread: viewtopic.php?f=32&t=19

Let's get back on topic now guys.

Yeah, we’re veering too far into fantasy territory now. Take it to a more appropriate thread please.

UK selects ELIX-IR threat warning system for E-7 Wedgetail aircraft Boeing has selected Leonardo and Thales to deliver a UK sovereign Defensive Aids System (DAS) for the UK’s new fleet of five 737-based Boeing E-7 Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning aircraft. Read More: https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk...

UK reveals progress in ‘swarming drone' development efforts The UK government has reported good progress on its three key efforts to develop future ‘swarming drone’ capabilities for the Ministry of Defence (MoD). [...] “The Royal Air Force's [RAF’s] swarming drones project continues to be developed...

More on the above in this Forces News report (with video): Coronavirus: RAF Aircraft Reconfigured To Transport COVID-19 Patients Two RAF aircraft normally used to transport Government ministers and VIPs have been reconfigured in record time to help in the fight against coronavirus. The BAe 146s have...

From September: RAF to sell BAE 146 transport aircraft fleet The RAF is looking to sell off its BAE 146 transport fleet, aircraft primarily used to transport the Royal Family and other VIPs. Jane’s 360 was first to report on this news after noticing that the Defense Equipment Sales Authority (DESA) ...

British Aerospace 146 https://i.imgur.com/XmEjKc2.jpg The British Aerospace 146 is a short-haul and regional airliner that was manufactured in the United Kingdom by British Aerospace, later part of BAE Systems. Production ran from 1983 until 2002. Manufacture of an improved version known as the Avr...

Boris Johnson's jet gets 'Austin Powers' makeover A military aircraft is receiving a secret makeover to give Boris Johnson and senior cabinet ministers a Union Jack-coloured jet for official travel, defence sources said. One source said the paint job sounded like something "from Austin Powers&...

Credit: MOD

Moved the F-35 centric posts to the F-35 thread. Feel free to resume your discussion there. Let's get back onto the subject of the carriers now.

A demonstration of Ares' bridging capability:

RAF To Receive First E-7 'Wedgetail' In 2023 The Royal Air Force is expected to receive its first E-7 Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft in 2023. Responding to a written parliamentary question on Monday, Minister for Defence Procurement Jeremy Quin said the fifth and final E-7 is set to ar...

Reservists delight as Voyager becomes a record breaker A new world record was set by the Voyager aircraft for the fastest ever flight between the UK and the Falkland Islands. The journey of 6834 nautical miles was completed in 15 hours and 9 minutes, breaking the previous record, which had been set...

Let's get back to discussing Typhoon now.

We’re veering way off topic now guys. Please take it to a more relevant thread. PM me if you need advice.

Royal Navy’s Autonomous Minesweeper Proves It Capabilities In Cold-Weather Trials The SWEEP minesweeper system – designed to defeat the threat of underwater sea mines and safely clear sea lanes – has recently proven its capabilities during two weeks of cold-weather sea trials. Developed by Atlas El...

Can we get back to the F-35 now please.

Deleted the off-topic posts. Keep it related to HMS Hermes in this topic please.

Back to the carriers themselves now gents.