U.S. and Allies boost presence with F-35s in Indo-Pacific
By 2035, the region is expected to host over 300 U.S. and allied F-35s.
British aircraft drop over 100 tonnes of aid into Gaza
The Royal Air Force completed its 11th airdrop this week, delivering a total of 110 tonnes of aid from 120 parachutes.
UK sells surplus H135 military helicopters to Australia
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the sale of five surplus Airbus H135 helicopters to Australia.
UK affirms strong support for Ukraine and Black Sea security
UK Armed Forces Minister, Leo Docherty MP, has completed a visit of Romania and Bulgaria.
UK confirms aircraft not shipping weapons to Israel
"The purpose of the RAF-operated flights have included aircraft used to transport Ministers and senior officials conducting diplomatic engagements with Israel."
First graduates on Protector drone training
The Royal Air Force has announced the graduation of the first personnel trained to operate the Protector RG Mk1.
Boeing working on AI software for aerial refuelling missions
In a simulated environment, Boeing’s team successfully conducted a demonstration where a F/A-18 pilot remotely commanded an unmanned MQ-25 to deploy a refuelling drogue and refuel the Super Hornet.
Poland’s First F-35A takes shape
This F-35A is the first of 32 ordered by Poland as part of its modernisation efforts to enhance its defence capabilities.
British Typhoon jets deploy to Finland
Typhoon jets have been stationed temporarily in Tikkakoski, Finland, to participate in the United States-led exercise Swift Response.
Defence Secretary makes incorrect claim over RAF numbers
Despite a claim by the Defence Secretary that the RAF has greater lift capacity today than at any point since World War II, the transport fleet has 16% less capacity than it did last year after 15 transport aircraft were withdrawn.