In 2021, the UK government announced an extensive investment package to upgrade the sizeable fleet of CH-47 Chinook helicopters
An RAF Chinook fires flares during operations over Mali in support of France’s Operation Barkhane. Chemring Countermeasures UK is responsible for the development and manufacture of countermeasures flares for all UK air arms

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing-Vertol CH-47 Chinook - СШАUSA - 1961

Originally entering service in 2009 to augment operations in Afghanistan, the UK's Shadow fleet will be upgraded to the Mk2 variant in the latest award
The RAF’s Shadow fleet is being increased from six to eight and upgraded to R2 configuration with an improved defensive aids suite
Team Pellonia is already under contract to deliver a new DAS suite for the RAF’s shadow surveillance aircraft

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Beechcraft Model 350/360 Super King Air / MC-12 - СШАUSA - 1988