Over 120 British Army units now training with drones

More than 120 British Army units are now training to operate uncrewed air systems as the Army expands its use of drones and autonomous technologies across the force.

Sustainable aviation fuel to cost over twice jet fuel

Forecasts produced by the Ministry of Defence indicate that sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will remain significantly more expensive than conventional jet fuel for the foreseeable future.

America unveils high-speed runway-independent X-76 aircraft

The United States has unveiled a new experimental aircraft designed to combine jet-like speed with the flexibility of helicopter operations.

British fighter jets shoot down drones in Middle East

Typhoon fighter jets have shot down an uncrewed aerial system and intercepted a drone during overnight defensive operations in the Middle East, according to the Ministry of Defence.

UK pursuing options for airborne electromagnetic attack

The Ministry of Defence is exploring options to develop an airborne electromagnetic attack capability as part of wider efforts to strengthen operations in the electromagnetic battlespace.

British forces intercept Iranian one-way attack drone

British military forces have intercepted a one-way attack drone launched from Iran towards Iraq, according to the Ministry of Defence.

BAE Systems delivers 100,000th APKWS guidance kit

BAE Systems has delivered its 100,000th Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser-guidance kit, a production milestone for the widely used precision-strike system.

US tests unarmed nuclear missile over Pacific Ocean

The United States Air Force has conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with two test re-entry vehicles as part of routine efforts to verify the reliability of the system.

MOD explores fuze system for armed uncrewed platforms

The Ministry of Defence has begun preliminary market engagement for a project aimed at developing a sovereign electronic fuze system for use across armed uncrewed platforms.

B-21 bomber production to accelerate

Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Air Force are accelerating production capacity for the B-21 Raider stealth bomber as the programme progresses through testing.

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RAF puts aircraft painting contract out to tender

The MoD has launched a tender for a contract to provide surface finishing and painting services across all RAF fixed and rotary wing aircraft at stations in the UK and overseas, estimated at just under £100 million over a decade.