Air power cuts leave nation vulnerable, committee warns
A recent House of Commons Committee report has highlighted concerns regarding reductions in the UK's air power capabilities.
Rolls-Royce on track for B-52 engine tests by year end
Rolls-Royce is finalising initial testing of the F130 engine for the United States Air Force B-52J Stratofortress by the conclusion of this year.
Size of planned F-35 fleet criticised as ‘not enough’
Despite the capabilities of F-35, there's growing criticism regarding poor procurement.
Royal Air Force ‘too small’ warns report
The report cites concerns the Royal Air Force offers "boutique high capability" but "lacks numerical depth." As per the report, "in a peer-on-peer conflict such as a shooting war with Russia, every airframe will count."
Recent flight hours of F-35 and Poseidon aircraft revealed
New data has detailed the flight hours of the F-35B Lightning and Poseidon aircraft since 2019.
Welsh farmers receive £136k in low-flying compensation
Welsh farmers have been compensated to the tune of £136,763.95 over the last five years, due to disruption from low-flying military exercises.
Airbus Helicopters to support Puma in £320m MOD contract
The contract specifically pertains to support for the Puma Mk2 helicopter, with the current agreement being extended for a period of up to three years to March 2028.
Doogan seeks answers on F-35B crash lessons learned
Dave Doogan, Shadow SNP Spokesperson for Defence, sought clarity from the Ministry of Defence concerning the steps taken following the findings of the inquiry into the loss of an F-35B Lightning.
How innovation is key to modern warfare
Recent use of low-cost cardboard drones by Ukraine, supplied by Australia, to attack targets in Russia is an interesting development.
NATO drones log hundreds of hours monitoring Russia
The remotely piloted RQ-4D aircraft have been capturing a vast array of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) data, crucial for the defence and deterrence activities of NATO's 31 member countries.
