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Finnish jets complete first NATO mission in Romania
Finnish F/A-18 Hornets were on quick-reaction alert alongside the Royal Air Force's Typhoon jets, enhancing NATO's collective defence readiness in the Black Sea region.
Royal Navy joins US Navy for virtual carrier ops training
Personnel from the Royal Navy recently joined the US Navy for advanced virtual training of Carrier Strike Group operations at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Li-Fi set to be used at defence munitions sites
The trial seeks to offer an alternative to traditional Wi-Fi, which is not permitted due to safety concerns around radio transmissions near stored complex weapons.
British aircraft carrier to arrive in Scotland to load bombs
HMS Prince of Wales will shortly arrive in Scotland to 'bomb up', loading ammunition and supplies so the vessel is able to deploy operationally.
UK continues collaboration with Germany on new artillery
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed its commitment to continue developing the Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm Wheeled Artillery Systems (RCH 155) in partnership with Germany.
Slovakia acquiring AH-1Z Attack Helicopters in $600m deal
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Slovakia involving AH-1Z attack helicopters and related equipment, valued at approximately $600 million.
What is the status of Britain’s new nuclear warheads?
The programme, which is currently in its concept phase, aims to ensure the UK's nuclear deterrent remains effective beyond the life of the current system.
BAE Systems upgrades forecast amid ongoing UK defence review
BAE Systems, the UK’s largest defence contractor, has increased its financial forecasts for 2024 following strong performance in the first half of the year.
Britain looking at options for air defence to defend UK
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is currently evaluating the effectiveness of the nation’s air defence systems, specifically their capacity to protect critical infrastructure.
QinetiQ wins €284m German air training contract
QinetiQ will deliver a wide range of services to Germany such as red air training, close air support, maritime air operations, ground control intercept training, air traffic control training, and target towing for ground-based air defence systems.