Britain looking at options for air defence to defend UK
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is currently evaluating the effectiveness of the nation’s air defence systems, specifically their capacity to protect critical infrastructure.
Britain hosts first space wargame
UK Space Command has hosted its inaugural space wargame, "Space Warrior," at the Defence Experimentation and Wargaming Hub in Southwick Park, Hampshire.
QinetiQ wins €284m German air training contract
QinetiQ will deliver a wide range of services to Germany such as red air training, close air support, maritime air operations, ground control intercept training, air traffic control training, and target towing for ground-based air defence systems.
F-16 jets now operating in skies over Ukraine
The first accounts of F-16 fighter jets flying in Ukrainian airspace have surfaced following the recent delivery of the aircraft from NATO allies.
Britain’s RAF strikes hard against Daesh terrorists
The Ministry of Defence has provided an update on the Royal Air Force’s air strike operations in Iraq and Syria for the first half of 2024, highlighting actions against the Daesh terrorist organisation.
RAF base hosts Irish military aircraft for first time
This visit marked the first time an Irish Air Corps maritime patrol aircraft, the recently procured CASA C295, was displayed at an RAF station.
Ukraine receives first batch of F-16 fighter jets
Ukraine has received its first delivery of F-16 fighter jets from NATO allies.
Britain to deliver ‘more and better’ drones to Ukraine
The UK government has confirmed its commitment to significantly increasing the number of drones provided to Ukraine.
British Maritime Patrol Aircraft in Pacific milestone
Unlike other nations that deployed a single aircraft, the RAF's larger detachment enabled engineers to support other nations with equipment and tooling.
US approves sale of almost 200 bombs to Belgium
The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Belgium involving Small Diameter Bomb-Increment II and related logistical support, valued at an estimated $115 million.
