George Allison
MQ-28 Ghost Bat teams with E-7A Wedgetail in trial
Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have successfully flown two MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed aircraft controlled by a single operator onboard an E-7A Wedgetail, simulating a live engagement with an airborne target.
Iran launches missile attack on U.S. base in Middle East
Iran is reported to have launched several ballistic missiles at the US-run Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, with visible air defence activity observed over the capital, Doha.
MOD signals cruise missile plans remain classified
The Ministry of Defence has declined to confirm whether the UK intends to procure a land-based cruise missile, citing the classified nature of the capability mix being developed under the Strategic Defence Review.
MOD eyes 30% increase in cadet forces by 2030
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed plans to significantly expand the number of cadets across the UK, with a 30% growth target set out.
British aircraft carrier arrives in Singapore
The UK Carrier Strike Group, led by HMS Prince of Wales, has arrived in Singapore as part of Operation Highmast.
MOD rules out surplus Warriors to Ukraine—for now
The Ministry of Defence has ruled out the transfer of surplus Warrior infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) to Ukraine, citing concerns about cost, suitability, and the burden on Ukraine’s logistics and training systems.
B-2 stealth bombers strike Iran’s nuclear facilities
The United States has launched airstrikes against Iran’s key nuclear enrichment sites, deploying B-2 Spirit stealth bombers to deliver previously unused 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs.
American B-2 stealth bombers deploy amid Iran tensions
U.S. Air Force B-2 bombers have departed from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri for a staging base in the Indian Ocean, Diego Garcia.
Security questions raised after RAF Brize Norton attack
What is being officially described as “vandalism” at RAF Brize Norton is being viewed by many as something far more serious — a deliberate act of sabotage against operational military aircraft.