Huge boost to RAF and Royal Navy aircrew training capacity
The eight-year contract, managed by Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), aims to quadruple the number of Mission Aircrew trained annually—from around 35 to 140.
Images show missiles off the coast of Scotland
Dramatic images have emerged from NATO's Formidable Shield 2025 exercise, showcasing live missile launches over the waters off Scotland.
Behind the scenes inside Leonardo UK in Edinburgh
Tucked on the edge of Scotland’s capital, this facility has quietly transformed into one of the UK's most important defence hubs, shaping the future of air combat and surveillance. We were given access to see what goes on behind the scenes.
McMaster: U.S. must maintain bases in Europe to deter Russia
In a candid interview with the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA), retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster warned against scaling back U.S. presence in Europe.
Spear 3 missile now looking at ‘early 2030s’ service entry
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the planned in-service date for the Spear Capability 3 air-to-surface weapon has been pushed to the early 2030s, according to a draft timeline.
MQ-9B considered for new carrier early warning aircraft
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the General Atomics MQ-9B is being evaluated as a potential carrier-based airborne early warning (AEW) platform for the Royal Navy.
False claims of Chinese airdrops to Gaza
Social media has been buzzing recently with claims that China has been dropping food and medical supplies to Gaza from the air.
MOD reveals £35m spend on FPV drones
The Ministry of Defence has revealed that it has spent approximately £35 million on the procurement of over 30,000 First Person View (FPV) drones since July 2024, in support of military operations, particularly related to the conflict in Ukraine.
Britain and Germany to build 2,000km range strike missiles
The UK and Germany have announced a new collaboration to develop a long-range precision strike weapon with a range exceeding 2,000 km.
UK outlines military collaboration with Israel
In a letter dated 1 May 2025, Luke Pollard MP, Minister for the Armed Forces, addressed Shockat Adam MP regarding concerns raised during the...
