UK rules out A400M firefighting role
The Ministry of Defence has ruled out adapting the RAF's A400M Atlas fleet for aerial firefighting, despite being aware of an Airbus system currently under development for the transport aircraft.
Sweden accelerates work on advanced fighter jet
Sweden is moving its future fighter beyond studies and into flying demonstrators, with Saab awarded work to mature crewed and uncrewed tech through 2028.
Protector metadata issues due to be fixed by December
Problems affecting the dissemination of Full Motion Video metadata from the RAF's Protector remotely piloted aircraft are expected to be resolved by the end of 2026, the Ministry of Defence has said.
RAF recruits wait 356 days to start training
RAF recruits waited a median of 356 days between submitting an application and starting basic training in the year to June 2026, substantially longer than applicants to the Royal Navy or Army.
Ukraine reveals ‘game changer’ RAM-2X strike drone
UKRSPECSYSTEMS has finally put its name to RAM-2X, the 180km precision-strike drone Ukraine has been using in combat since 2024. The company's UK boss tells us why it stayed quiet and what it has been doing to Russian air defence.
UK brings forward maritime role for Protector drones
Britain is bringing forward plans to give the RAF Protector drone a maritime capability, with a review of the programme now under way.
UK keeps door open to more E-7 Wedgetails
Britain remains open to buying additional E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft, but any further procurement will depend on available funding.
Brimstone 3 moves closer to Protector clearance
Brimstone 3 integration with the RAF’s Protector remotely piloted aircraft has moved into the analysis stage after further weapons testing in the United States and UK.
MOD details fate of nine removed Chinook helicopters
The Ministry of Defence has detailed what happened to nine Chinook helicopters removed from the fleet between 2024 and 2026, with aircraft retained for training, heritage and spare parts while five are being disposed of.
Streeting says UK ‘won’t flinch’ in support for Ukraine
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting says Britain "won't flinch" in its support for Ukraine, as the UK pledges £100m for air defence and thousands more drones before winter.
