British Typhoon jets continue patrols over Iraq
British Typhoon jets continue their patrols over Syria as part of the long-running Operation Shader.
Another ‘top secret’ U-2 spy plane arrives in Britain
A U.S. U-2 reconnaissance aircraft made its arrival in the UK this morning, soaring over Scotland at an altitude of 60,000 feet before descending over Wales and landing at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire just before 11 a.m.
Risk of workforce shortages and rising costs for new fighter
"GCAP’s timescales are ambitious – we have a window of opportunity now, at this early stage, to make choices that set the programme on the right track", warned Chair of the Defence Committee Tan Dhesi MP.
Report highlights challenges for new British stealth jet
The Defence Committee has released a report on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), acknowledging its potential while stressing the importance of meeting its ambitious in-service target date of 2035.
British forces committed to the Arctic
Responding to a parliamentary question from Graeme Downie MP, Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard, detailed the forces and activities Britain undertakes to safeguard the Arctic.
Update on progress of new British fighter jet project
Defence Minister Maria Eagle outlined recent developments in the Future Combat Air System, the multi-national project to deliver the UK's next-generation fighter aircraft.
UK replenishing Precision-Guided Munitions stockpiles
"The Ministry of Defence is carefully investing to improve the health of our munitions stockpiles, including precision-guided munitions, within the available financial envelope."
Russia launched 1,700 drones in December, down from 2,300
The UK Ministry of Defence has reported a decrease in the number of One Way Attack Uncrewed Aerial Systems (OWA UAS) launched by Russia into Ukraine during December 2024.
Germany modernises cruise missiles
MBDA, in partnership with SAAB, has signed a contract with the Bundeswehr to modernise and maintain the TAURUS stand-off weapon system, ensuring its operational readiness through at least 2045.
British and German airborne forces drop into Portugal
The British Army’s Pathfinders and the German Army’s Fallschirmspezialzüge have jumped together for the first time to share parachuting expertise.
