Tag: Royal Navy

First AW159 “Wildcat” production model for the Royal Navy makes maiden flight

Jan. 28 saw the first AW159 "Wildcat" destined to the Royal Navy…

Stunning graphics show UK’s future (twin-island) supercarriers

Not as large as U.S. flattops but 280 meters in length hence…

UK to stand up its first F-35 Squadron in 2014

The first two UK pilots have begun their training to fly the…

UK’s Response Force Task Group heading to the Mediterranean Sea

Led by HMS Illustrious (aka "Lusty"), elements of the UK's Response Force…