F-35 jets not being scrapped, to remain ‘for decades’
The Government have confirmed that F-35 will serve as a "central component of the UK's Combat Air for decades to come," capable of operating from land and Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers.
Government prioritises strengthening UK air defences
Labour MP Damien Egan raised concerns about the state of the UK’s domestic air defences during a Parliamentary debate.
Northrop delivers Stand-in Attack Weapon missile to U.S.
Northrop Grumman has delivered the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) test missile to the U.S. Air Force,
No plans to use military helicopters for ministerial travel
The Ministry of Defence has clarified that military helicopters will not be used for routine ministerial transport after December 2024.
UK strengthens NATO missile defence efforts
The UK remains a key player in NATO’s missile defence strategy, say the Government, with a "focus on integration, modernisation, and support for allied nations".
MPs press on Storm Shadow use as Russia escalates war
MPs pressed Defence Secretary John Healey on the operational use of UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles and highlighted Russian escalation, including the deployment of North Korean troops in Ukraine.
L3Harris completes safety testing for F-16 EW system
L3Harris Technologies has successfully completed Safety of Flight (SOF) qualification for its Viper Shield electronic warfare system, designed for international F-16 fleets.
RAF marks 10 years of A400M Atlas transport service
The Royal Air Force is celebrating a decade of operations with the A400M Atlas transport aircraft.
Autonomous Black Hawk drone showcases firefighting ability
During the 30-minute demonstration, the autonomous Black Hawk, equipped with a 60-foot Bambi Bucket, accurately performed three water drops to extinguish a propane-fueled fire.
Britain imposes sanctions on Iran
The UK government has announced new sanctions against Iran, targeting state-owned entities for their involvement in the transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia to support its war in Ukraine.
