UK confirms new Chinooks to get aerial refuelling equipment
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the RAF’s incoming Chinook H-47(ER) helicopters will be fitted with full air-to-air refuelling capability.
British paratroopers drop into France
British paratroopers have been landing in France as part of Exercise ORION 26, joining their French counterparts in a large-scale airborne operation designed to test rapid reaction forces under NATO scenarios.
Unite hails Leonardo helicopter award as victory for workers
Unite has described the government decision to award the New Medium Helicopter contract to the Leonardo Yeovil facility as a tremendous victory for aerospace workers.
No decision yet on British-built Hawk successor
Plans for a successor to the Hawk jet trainer will be detailed in the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan, with ministers declining to confirm whether any replacement would be procured from a British company.
UK and Norway sign new naval helicopter pact
The United Kingdom and Norway have signed a new agreement deepening helicopter cooperation between their navies, allowing British aircraft to operate from Norwegian warships and bases.
Government silent on UK Nightfall procurement plans
The Government has declined to say whether the UK intends to procure the Nightfall ballistic missile, instead pointing to the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan for decisions on Britain's future precision strike.
Ukrainian drone firm opens British factory
A Ukrainian drone manufacturer has officially opened its first UK production facility in an expansion of defence industrial cooperation between London and Kyiv.
UK unveils fresh military aid for Ukraine
The UK Government has announced a new package of military, humanitarian and reconstruction support for Ukraine, marking four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion.
MQ-9B drone to get long-range strike missiles
General Atomics is developing a long-range strike missile capability for its MQ-9B drone, expanding the aircraft mission set to include naval and deep standoff attack roles.
America names new fighter drone Dark Merlin
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has announced that its U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft will carry the designation YFQ-42A Dark Merlin.
