The business of survival – Up close with Miysis DIRCM
At Leonardo UK’s Edinburgh site, engineers are developing what is considered one of the most advanced Directed Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) systems currently available: Miysis.no,
How Leonardo’s Osprey radar tracks the unseen
Recently, George Allison had the opportunity to visit Leonardo’s radar development site in Edinburgh, where he was given an in-depth look at the cutting-edge Osprey radar system.
UK Apache gunships shoot Hellfire in Finland for first time
AH-64E Apache attack helicopters have conducted live-fire missions with 30mm cannon and Hellfire missiles in Finland for the first time.
Huge boost to RAF and Royal Navy aircrew training capacity
The eight-year contract, managed by Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), aims to quadruple the number of Mission Aircrew trained annually—from around 35 to 140.
Images show missiles off the coast of Scotland
Dramatic images have emerged from NATO's Formidable Shield 2025 exercise, showcasing live missile launches over the waters off Scotland.
McMaster: U.S. must maintain bases in Europe to deter Russia
In a candid interview with the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA), retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster warned against scaling back U.S. presence in Europe.
Spear 3 missile now looking at ‘early 2030s’ service entry
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the planned in-service date for the Spear Capability 3 air-to-surface weapon has been pushed to the early 2030s, according to a draft timeline.
MQ-9B considered for new carrier early warning aircraft
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the General Atomics MQ-9B is being evaluated as a potential carrier-based airborne early warning (AEW) platform for the Royal Navy.
False claims of Chinese airdrops to Gaza
Social media has been buzzing recently with claims that China has been dropping food and medical supplies to Gaza from the air.
MOD reveals £35m spend on FPV drones
The Ministry of Defence has revealed that it has spent approximately £35 million on the procurement of over 30,000 First Person View (FPV) drones since July 2024, in support of military operations, particularly related to the conflict in Ukraine.
