Britain set to sign deal to sell Typhoon jets to Turkey
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to travel to Ankara next week to finalise a multibillion-pound Eurofighter Typhoon deal.
American B-1 bombers approach Venezuela
The operation forms part of a broader pressure campaign against drug cartels and the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
UK confirms no logistical support to Israel over past year
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Royal Air Force has not provided logistical or operational support to Israel over the past year.
US reactivates attack helicopter battalion in Germany
The US Army’s 12th Combat Aviation Brigade has reactivated the 2nd Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, at Katterbach, Germany, restoring a historic attack aviation unit to service in Europe.
UK in ongoing NATO talks on air defence ammo stocks
Ministers were warned of the growing strain that drone warfare could place on NATO’s air defence ammunition stockpiles.
Chinook crews train in amphibious ops at Oban Airport
RAF Chinook helicopters have been conducting intensive maritime and amphibious training in western Scotland, with multiple aircraft from RAF Odiham operating out of Oban Airport over the past several days.
Shield AI unveils AI-piloted VTOL stealth drone
Shield AI has announced the X-BAT, an artificial intelligence-piloted vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) fighter jet designed to operate without traditional runways and to function in highly contested environments.
MOD assessing threat from low cost drone swarms
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed it is assessing the threat posed by drone swarms to both military and civilian infrastructure, following questions about how the UK plans to counter the proliferation inexpensive unmanned systems.
MOD reviewing airspace rules affecting drone trials
The Ministry of Defence has said it is assessing proposed changes to the UK’s airspace management framework that could affect testing and development of military uncrewed aircraft systems.
Private landings at Leuchars generate £200k for MOD
Private use of Leuchars Station in Fife has generated more than £200,000 for the Ministry of Defence since October 2023, according to figures released in Parliament.
