UK to procure Skyhammer anti-drone weapons from start-up
The UK is set to procure a new interceptor designed to counter drone threats, with a British start-up expected to supply systems to both UK forces and Gulf partners.
US drone declares emergency, drops from 52,000ft over Gulf
A US Navy MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft appears to have declared an in-flight emergency over the Persian Gulf before rapidly losing altitude.
Typhoon tests low-cost weapon against drone threats
A Eurofighter Typhoon has test-fired a low-cost precision weapon designed to counter uncrewed aerial systems.
South Korean pilots to train at UK test pilot school
QinetiQ's Empire Test Pilots' School has signed a training agreement with the Republic of Korea Air Force, bringing South Korean students to the UK's oldest test pilot school for the first time.
BAE Systems to quadruple THAAD seeker production
BAE Systems has signed a seven-year agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense to significantly expand production of the infrared seeker used in the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor missile.
Massive ‘dog fight’ concludes over Britain
The Royal Air Force has hosted its biannual Cobra Warrior exercise, bringing together allied air forces from Germany and Poland for high-end tactical air training in the United Kingdom.
British Army receives new helicopters in Brunei
The British Army has taken delivery of two Airbus H145 Jupiter HC Mk2 helicopters in Brunei as part of a GBP 148 million Ministry of Defence programme, the UK Defence Journal understands.
French Rafales deploy to lead Baltic air policing
French Air and Space Force Rafale fighter jets have deployed to Lithuania to lead NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission, replacing a Spanish detachment.
NATO seeks industry input for air defence sensing trials
NATO Allied Air Command has launched an industry engagement effort to identify new sensing technologies for future air and missile defence, ahead of planned experimentation in Europe.
Portuguese F-16s take over Baltic air policing mission
Portuguese Air Force F-16 fighter jets have deployed to Estonia to take over the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission, replacing an Italian detachment, according to NATO Allied Air Command.
