AV-8 Harrier News Archive

RAF jets to get 350M technology boost
Posted on: Tue Jan 15th, 2008 | Royal Air Force (UK)

Tornado and Harrier fast jet aircraft are to get 350M Pounds equipment upgrades, including secure communications and tactical data links, in two contracts with BAE Systems, Baroness Taylor Minister for Defence Equipment and Support announced today, Monday 14 January 2008.

MOD welcomes NAO report on fast jet support
Posted on: Tue Jul 17th, 2007 | mod.uk

The MOD has welcomed a report published by the National Audit Office today, Tuesday 17 July 2007, on the successful transformation of logistic support to Royal Air Force Harrier and Tornado aircraft.

New Weapons Targeter Equips Harrier GR9 In Afghanistan
Posted on: Wed Mar 7th, 2007 | raf.mod.uk

The Ministry of Defence is buying new U.S.-built targeting pods for its GR9 Harrier front line jets.

New GR9A Harrier Takes Up The Fight Against The Taleban
Posted on: Wed Jan 31st, 2007 | raf.mod.uk

Two Harrier GR9A aircraft have arrived in Afghanistan from the UK after a journey of more than 3500 miles - and just under two hours later they were ready for action flying over UK ground forces combating the Taleban.

Upgraded Harrier GR9 aircraft has entered service with the RAF
Posted on: Wed Oct 11th, 2006 | raf.mod.uk

The upgraded Harrier GR9 aircraft has entered service with the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force after a half billion pound improvement package, Defence Minister Adam Ingram announced today.