Pollard: Britain must ’embrace autonomy’ to stay ahead in war
Speaking in London on 17 July, Luke Pollard laid out a vision for air force transformation driven by automation, digital targeting, and expanded defence spending.
Wedgetail cuts ‘poor decision making’ blasts Akehurst
"This essential programme was vandalised by the previous Government. It is a stunning example of poor decision making", said Luke Akehurst MP.
MOD backs Typhoon export push after no new UK orders
The Ministry of Defence has said it is actively supporting export campaigns for the Typhoon combat aircraft as BAE Systems seeks to keep production lines running at Warton.
RAF chief proposes European exercise zone in Baltic
Speaking at the Global Air & Space Chiefs’ Conference, Knighton called for NATO members to establish a multinational space where land, sea, air, cyber and space capabilities can be jointly exercised.
New British drone strikes targets in live fire trial
The TRV-150 is a modified version of the Malloy T-150 drone that is currently onboard HMS Prince of Wales, it was built in the UK and acquired by BAE Systems in 2024.
Minister signals support for expanding RAF Wedgetail fleet
Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard signals support for expanding the RAF’s Wedgetail fleet when economic conditions allow.
Britain unveils design for new fighter jet demonstrator
Led by BAE Systems in partnership with Rolls-Royce, MBDA UK and the Ministry of Defence, the aircraft is the first crewed supersonic combat demonstrator developed in the UK in over 40 years.
Francois slams Boeing and demands clarity on Wedgetail
Shadow Defence Minister Mark Francois has issued a stark warning over the UK’s lack of airborne early warning capability, demanding urgent answers from the Ministry of Defence.
Air Marshal Harv Smyth appointed new Chief of the Air Staff
Air Marshal Harv Smyth has been appointed as the next Chief of the Air Staff.
UK-led INVICTUS targets 2031 flight for Mach 5 spaceplane
A British-led aerospace consortium has unveiled a bold new programme to develop a Mach 5-capable reusable aircraft, targeting its first flight by early 2031.
