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Royal Navy Proves Martlet Air-to-Air Capability in New Live-Fire Exercise

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A Royal Navy Wildcat successfully shot down a Banshee target drone using the Martlet missile in an air-to-air role test conducted in South West Wales. This marks a significant advancement in the Royal Navy’s air defense capabilities, particularly against small air targets like kamikaze drones. The Martlet missile, originally designed for surface targets, has proven … Read more

UK Ministry of Defence Announces £100M Redevelopment Project at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose

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RNAS Culdrose, home to Royal Navy’s Merlin HM2 helicopters, will see the construction of a new hangar and air engineering training school as part of a £100 million redevelopment project. The base is also refurbishing existing facilities to train future aircraft maintainers. The investment includes upgraded security fencing, relocation of a display aircraft, and modernization … Read more