NATO jets ‘wings of freedom’ protecting Euro-Atlantic area
NATO members have over 22,000 military aircraft in 2024, with around 7,000 of these being non-combat helicopters. A further 3,275 units were fighter jets or interceptors.
MOD issues tender for Link 16 Network Management System
The Ministry of Defence has announced a tender for the procurement and support of a Link 16 Network Monitoring and Management System and a Joint Range Extension Applications Protocol (JREAP) Network Monitoring System.
UK surveillance aircraft deploys again to monitor Russians
A Royal Air Force RC-135 surveillance aircraft was deployed today to monitor Russian forces in occupied Ukraine.
German combat jets deploy to Pacific region
This deployment aims to demonstrate Germany’s force projection capability and commitment to regional stability, mutual trust, and partnership.
AW609 tiltrotor lands on carrier for first time
The AW609 tiltrotor programme has undertaken its first successful ship trial, supported by the Italian Navy.
E-11A Aircraft enable humanitarian airdrops in Gaza
E-11A aircraft, equipped with the Battlefield Airborne Communication Node (BACN), have been pivotal in facilitating humanitarian airdrops in Gaza since early March 2024.
European defence strengthened by British paratroopers
British paratroopers jumped from US Air Force C-17 transport aircraft, earning their US Army jump wings.
Bangladesh C-130Js reach full strength with Marshall support
The formal handover took place at Marshall's headquarters in Cambridge.
8,000-mile move of vintage Harrier to Falklands museum
Naval engineers have completed the relocation of two vintage naval aircraft, Sea Harrier ZH801 and Lynx XZ725, to a museum in the Falkland Islands.
Ukraine launches major drone offensive on Russian territory
Ukraine has launched a large drone offensive against Russian military targets, deploying 114 uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) in a single night.
