RAF officer appointed Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe
Air Chief Marshal Sir John Stringer has been appointed NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, becoming the most senior UK officer within the Alliance military command structure.
GCAP fighter programme HQ to host 500-strong workforce
The international headquarters overseeing the Global Combat Air Programme is expected to employ around 500 personnel once fully operational, according to the Ministry of Defence.
UK to spend nearly half a billion upgrading Typhoon fighters
More than half a billion pounds has been committed this week to upgrading the Royal Air Force’s Typhoon fighter fleet.
US and partners open new air defence cell in Qatar
U.S. Central Command and regional partners have established a new air and missile defence coordination cell at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the command stated.
Germany orders more Meteor missiles
Germany has signed a contract for additional Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles to support the Bundeswehr’s combat aircraft.
UK confirms limits on military access to Irish airspace
The Ministry of Defence has said UK military aircraft do not enter Irish airspace for operational purposes without the express agreement of the Irish Government, following a parliamentary question on air interception arrangements.
Unite urges UK-built helicopters at Leonardo Yeovil
Senior Unite trade union representatives have written to the Prime Minister urging the government to commit to building the UK’s future medium lift helicopters at Leonardo’s Yeovil facility, warning that further delays risk permanent damage to Britain’s rotary-wing manufacturing capability.
Unite warns defence job losses amid investment plan delay
Trade union Unite has warned that continued delays to the government’s Defence Investment Plan are putting UK defence jobs and industrial skills at risk.
Progress on counter-drone engagement policy
The Ministry of Defence has set out its current approach to developing policy for the active engagement of unmanned aerial systems, following a parliamentary question on counter-drone measures, the department stated.
UK confirms no end date for anti-Daesh strike mission
The UK government has said there are no plans to bring Operation Shader to an end, confirming the long-running military mission against Daesh in Iraq and Syria remains ongoing, according to the Ministry of Defence.
