Ballistic missiles remain Ukraine’s hardest air threat
Russian ballistic missiles remain by far the primary threat in Russia's deep-strike campaign against Ukraine, driven by shortfalls in Patriot interceptor stocks.
Leonardo in no hurry to sell Hensoldt stake, says CEO
Leonardo is not rushing to dispose of its stake in the German sensor and radar maker Hensoldt, with the possibility of closer cooperation on Eurofighter and the sixth-generation fighter programme among the reasons for holding on, according to the Italian group.
New GCAP fighter jet could enter service two years early
There is a strong push to bring forward the entry into service of the GCAP fighter jet by around two years, and doing so is feasible provided the initial version enters service more gradually, according to Leonardo's chief executive.
Russian missile enters NATO airspace, crashes in Poland
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has condemned the violation of Polish airspace by a Russian missile.
Afghan allies failed by years of delay and secrecy say MPs
Afghans who worked with UK forces were wrongly refused relocation and left facing years of danger, with a data breach described as a foreseeable systemic failure that became part of a wider failure of governance and public trust.
Police tell drone pilots to stay clear of Cairngorms fire
Police Scotland has asked drone operators not to fly over the Cairngorms wildfire area, warning that unmanned aircraft could interfere with the helicopter water-bombing operation.
Babcock named key sponsor of new Hampshire Air Festival
Babcock will be the key sponsor of the inaugural Hampshire Air Festival at Thruxton Aerodrome in September, bringing its aerospace and training links, including the RAF Tutor Display Team, to the event.
BAE and NMITE launch RF engineering master’s degree
BAE Systems has partnered with the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering to launch an MSc in radio frequency and wireless systems engineering, aimed at a specialist skills shortage.
US, Australia and Marines drill mass bomb-building in Texas
The US Air Force, Marine Corps and Royal Australian Air Force spent four days building munitions around the clock at Dyess Air Force Base, testing how fast the joint force can arm up under pressure.
UK offers Chinooks and troops for Cairngorms wildfire
The UK Government says it is ready to send Chinook helicopters and standby battalion troops to help tackle the Cairngorms wildfire.
