UK intelligence says Russia increased drone strike tempo
UK Defence Intelligence has reported that Russia launched approximately 4,400 one-way attack uncrewed aerial systems against Ukrainian targets in January 2026.
Tekever opens UAS training school at West Wales Airport
Tekever has launched a new uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) Training School at West Wales Airport, designed to provide instruction for both internal teams and external customers.
Greens accuse Scottish Government of subservience
Scottish Green MSP Ross Greer accused the Scottish Government of subservience to the White House during a Holyrood debate on the United States military’s use of Scottish airports.
MOD to extend airfield de-icing vehicle support contract
The Ministry of Defence is set to award a GBP 2.5 million contract to AEBI Schmidt UK Limited for the maintenance and support of specialist airfield clearance and de-icing vehicles.
Scottish Government dismisses Green call to bar US military
The Scottish Government has rejected a Scottish Greens push to end US military use of Scotland’s publicly owned airports,
MOD denies claims of airborne forces cuts
The Ministry of Defence has denied claims that the UK is planning to reduce airborne capability or cut pay for paratroopers, following reporting parachute forces may move to a smaller specialist structure.
UK tips Leonardo for Chinook, Merlin and Wildcat radio deal
The UK intends to award Leonardo UK a contract for repair and post-design support services for avionics communications equipment used across the Chinook, Merlin and Wildcat helicopter fleets.
UK firm to begin work on US Air Force Wedgetail aircraft
A UK-based aviation company has been contracted by Boeing to undertake the initial conversion work on the first two US Air Force E-7 Wedgetail aircraft.
Largest U.S build up since Gulf War happening now near Iran
A surge in US military air activity across Europe and the Middle East is being described as the most significant movement of American aircraft in decades during a period of heightened tensions with Iran.
American stealth fighters arrive in UK in Iran build-up
Six US Air Force F-22 Raptor stealth fighters have been tracked arriving in the United Kingdom, with the jets inbound to RAF Lakenheath supported by aerial refuelling tankers.
