Typhoon jets to head to Arctic for secret escort mission
The UK Defence Journal understands that Typhoon jets will be deploying to the Arctic later this month for what is intended to be a secret escort mission involving a cargo aircraft.
MOD exploring fast jet training capabilities
The investigation considers the changing nature of combat aircraft operations and aims to identify a system that meets evolving training requirements.
Helsing unveils AI-enabled HX-2 drone
Helsing, a UK-based defence technology firm, today revealed its new HX-2 drone, an AI-enabled autonomous system.
UK clarifies role in F-35 component transfers to Israel
Following the Government's September announcement on arms exports, there have been no direct transfers of F-35 parts to Israel via RAF Marham since the licensing suspension.
Drones over air bases discussed in House of Lords
Recent reports of drones flying over bases in East Anglia have raised significant security concerns, prompting a robust response from the Ministry of Defence and its partners.
RAF Fylingdales operations and maintenance contract
RAF Fylingdales has the unique function of providing missile warning, missile defence, and mission data, and up to 'SECRET' analysis simultaneously to the UK and US.
RAF on alert due to potential Arctic cargo aircraft activity
The aircraft is understood to have behavioural intelligence-gathering capabilities of the type that can sort British citizens into a 'list', determining their behaviour over the last year.
Defence Review to focus heavily on air and missile threats
Maria Eagle MP saiid said that the forthcoming Strategic Defence Review will focus heavily on preparedness against air and missile threats, including low-cost drones and strategic long-range weapons.
US approves $70m Tactical Combat Training System sale to UK
The integration of the training systems will, say the U.S., improve live, virtual, and constructive combat training for the Royal Air Force, boosting interoperability between the U.S. and UK.
MPs warn of ‘urgent gaps’ in British air and missile defence
Luke Akehurst MP warned of what he called the UK’s inadequate ground-based air defences against ballistic missile attacks.
