British Typhoon jets bomb Islamic State in Syria
RAF Typhoon jets carried out a joint air strike with French aircraft against a suspected Daesh facility in Syria, according to the Ministry of Defence.
UK considering land-based missile defence options
The UK government has confirmed it is considering air and missile defence capabilities for the homeland, including potential protection of major population centres and critical infrastructure.
UK defence shifts towards faster adaptation after Ukraine
The Ministry of Defence has said the UK is reshaping its approach to warfare, procurement and supply chains in response to lessons from the war in Ukraine, with a greater focus on speed, resilience and new technologies.
Design contract for next-generation British fighter jet
GCAP moves into full trilateral mode with GBP 686m contract for design of next-generation fighter jet for the UK, Italy and Japan.
UK and France begin work on Meteor successor missile
The United Kingdom and France have signed an agreement to begin studying a next-generation air-to-air missile to succeed Meteor, one of Europe’s most advanced beyond-visual-range weapons.
Number of F-35 jets ‘missing’ from hangar
The Ministry of Defence has downplayed reports that several F-35B Lightning II jets are currently unaccounted for on the flight line at a base.
UK deploys air defences across Gulf as conflict intensifies
The UK is expanding its air defence footprint across the Middle East, deploying additional systems and extending fast jet operations as the conflict with Iran enters its second month.
U.S. President says America ‘won’t be there to help’ UK
US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States "won’t be there to help" the United Kingdom, in unusually direct remarks made as American forces continue a major air campaign against Iran from bases in England.
US forces drill air defence against drone threats in Korea
US Air Force and Army units have carried out joint air defence training at Osan Air Base during Exercise Freedom Shield 26, focusing on countering drone threats.
Ukraine deploys private air defence units, downs drones
Ukraine has confirmed that privately operated air defence units are now active and have already shot down enemy drones.
