Aircraft
UK Set to Order Poseidon and Apache As F-35 Stars in Show
Despite the gloomy talk after the “Brexit” decision to leave the EU, the UK is pushing ahead with defense procurement plans.
A Royal Air Force F-35B and two Typhoon fighters have been flying in formation with the Red Arrows over the Royal International Air Tattoo this past weekend. A similar formation will open the Farnborough 2016 show today.
A Royal Air Force F-35B and two Typhoon fighters have been flying in formation with the Red Arrows over the Royal International Air Tattoo this past weekend. A similar formation will open the Farnborough 2016 show today.

It’s going to be a busy Farnborough, defense-wise. The UK will confirm orders for Boeing’s P-8 Poseidon maritime patroller and AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopter here today. The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter will open the show in a formation flypast with the Red Arrows, and the Embraer KC-390 is making its international debut with an appearance in the static park. Aerospace companies big and small will be displaying their wares and touting for military business in the halls and chalets.