Glasgow’s QEUH hospital helipad upgraded with new name
The safety upgrade, funded with over £180,000 from the HELP Appeal charity, also means the helipad name reflects the facility's renaming to the QEUH.
American warship shoots down own fighter jet over Red Sea
Two U.S. Navy pilots ejected safely after their F/A-18 Super Hornet was accidentally shot down by an American warship whilst flying over the Red Sea.
Classified fighter jet specs leaked on War Thunder – again
EXCLUSIVE - Classified military documents have been leaked on the War Thunder forums—again. This time, the Eurofighter Typhoon’s radar system is at the centre of the unauthorised disclosure.
NATO and Russian forces investigate North Pole build-up
Satellite imagery and intercepted communications indicate a massive logistical build-up, described by one analyst as "a supply chain operation of global proportions".
Spain orders 25 additional Eurofighter jets
This order follows a previous purchase of 20 Typhoons under the Halcon I agreement in 2022 and will bring the Spanish Air Force’s total Eurofighter fleet to 115 aircraft.
RAF Lossiemouth hosts Canadian aircrew for training
Royal Canadian Air Force personnel have begun training with the Poseidon MRA1 (P-8A) aircraft at RAF Lossiemouth as part of preparations for Canada’s transition to the Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.
UK announces £225m military aid package for Ukraine
The UK Defence Secretary, John Healey, has announced a £225 million military support package for Ukraine during a visit to Kyiv, reaffirming the UK’s commitment to support Ukraine’s defence into 2025.
Britain highlights role of AI in next-generation fighter jet
The Ministry of Defence confirmed that Tempest, Britain's future fighter jet, will initially be piloted, with autonomy maturing alongside the programme.
Concerns raised over defence spending not meeting threats
During a Defence Committee session, Fred Thomas MP questioned whether the UK's current defence spending aligns with the increasing threats identified by senior defence figures and NATO leadership.
MOD scoping options to address helicopter capability gaps
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has confirmed it is actively exploring options to address short-term capability gaps in helicopter operations in Cyprus and Brunei ahead of the entry into service of the new H-145 platform in 2026.
