Typhoon jets heading to Arctic for ‘secret’ escort mission
The UK Defence Journal understands that Typhoon jets will be deploying to the Arctic later this month for what is intended to be a secret escort mission involving a cargo aircraft.
Britain in £1bn push for hypersonic missile strike capability
Procurement will include 'functional components' such as "propulsion systems, airframes, flight control computer systems, guidance systems and sensors".
Airbus upgrades A400M firefighting kit
This roll-on/roll-off kit does not require any modification to the aircraft and, therefore, is interchangeable to any aircraft in the A400M fleet.
UK to stand-up second frontline F-35 squadron
The re-establishment of 809 Naval Air Squadron as a frontline F-35 unit, alongside 617 Squadron, will take place on the 8th of December.
UK confirms forces not involved in Gaza combat
The Ministry of Defence have detailed Royal Air Force's operations into Israel and have confirmed that no British forces are involved in combat in Gaza.
British surveillance aircraft begin operating near Gaza
The flights, being undertaken off the coast rather than over Gaza and at 25,000ft, are solely to locate hostages.
Funding challenges for third British F-35B squadron
A recent report on the MOD's Equipment Plan states that the plan for a third squadron "is not accompanied by funding of £0.4 billion needed to operate the squadron".
British aircraft being used to find hostages of Hamas
The Ministry of Defence has clarified the role of British surveillance aircraft in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
AI being used to help develop British Tempest fighter jet
Scientists and engineers in the field of machine learning and artificial intelligence will develop software for new British fighter jet Tempest.
Typhoon jets take part in large air exercise over Qatar
Typhoons from RAF Coningsby have taken part in a large international exercise in Qatar.
