Apache attack helicopters fly up River Clyde in Glasgow
Two British Army Apache attack helicopters were seen flying along the River Clyde and across parts of Glasgow and East Kilbride during routine training activity.
Army explores new vehicle-mounted counter-drone system
The Ministry of Defence has launched early market engagement with industry on a new armoured vehicle-mounted counter-drone capability as part of the Army’s Land Ground Based Air Defence programme.
Royal Marines train with emergency services in stadium
Royal Marines from 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group have taken part in a joint training exercise with emergency services at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, practising responses to a simulated firearms incident.
Lossiemouth in Scotland among top Russian sabotage targets
Russian sabotage targeting RAF Lossiemouth could disable NATO maritime patrol aircraft and give submarines greater freedom of manoeuvre in the North Atlantic, MPs have been told.
Leonardo targets huge revenue boost by 2030
Italian aerospace and defence group Leonardo has outlined plans to significantly expand orders, revenue and profitability by the end of the decade as part of an updated industrial strategy covering the period from 2026 to 2030, according to the company.
American KC-135 tanker lost during operation over Iraq
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 aerial refuelling aircraft has been lost over Iraq during ongoing military operations in the region, according to U.S. Central Command.
New NATO air defence missile to follow spiral model
A new low-cost surface-to-air missile being developed with European allies will initially be fielded with a minimum deployable capability before being upgraded through successive improvements.
New British military helicopter to enter service in 2031
The first of the new medium-lift military helicopters for the UK is expected to enter service in January 2031.
UK confirms limits on US strikes launched from British bases
The UK government has confirmed that United States forces are authorised to use British military bases only for limited defensive strikes against Iranian missile facilities, according to a series of parliamentary answers from the Ministry of Defence.
Over 120 British Army units now training with drones
More than 120 British Army units are now training to operate uncrewed air systems as the Army expands its use of drones and autonomous technologies across the force.
