

It is through our talented people and our partnerships with industry that we can deploy cutting-edge capabilities wherever they are required. Minister for Defence Procurement, James Cartlidge said: Lasting three years, the contract will run until June 2026 the future intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) and Rear Crew Training System (FIRCTS) programme replaces it. delivering on the Prime Ministers priority of growing the economy. The continuation of this contract will also create five new roles at RNAS Culdrose and sustain 43 jobs across the supply chain.

Their training will be conducted by a collaboration of civilian instructors and military staff operating from 750 Naval Air Squadron. This critical venture will prepare Royal Navy observers and RAF weapon system officers to operate onboard Wildcat, Merlin, Poseidon and Rivet Joint aircraft. The training will take place at RNAS Culdrose in Cornwall under the UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS).

