Labour MP suggests reducing F-35 order to fund BBC
Today in the House of Commons, Labour MP Peter Prinsley proposed cutting the UK’s planned order of F-35 fighter jets by one to preserve the BBC World Service's role as a global soft power asset.
Britain looking to buy hundreds of ‘loitering munitions’
Britain is seeking a 'Medium Range Precision Strike' system with a minimum range of 60 km, flight time of 40 minutes at speeds of 60mph or more is expected to be ready for service by 2027.
NATO forces train to deter Russian attack against Europe
Next week, NATO's 'Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe' will launch Exercise Steadfast Duel 2024, focusing on strengthening defence for the Euro-Atlantic region.
IBM tipped for £30m air command and control system contract
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract valued at £30 million to IBM for the delivery, integration, and initial in-service support of the Air Command and Control system, known as 'GUARDIAN'.
Britain’s new air defence laser downs multiple missiles
RAF aircraft will soon receive a new laser self-protection system, after successful trials proved its capability to defend against missile threats.
Britain provides update on project to build new fighter jet
At the recent Defence Ministers summit in Naples, Defence Secretary John Healey spoke to his Japanese and Italian counterparts about the project, here's what happened.
New British E-7 early warning aircraft gets first paint job
The Royal Air Force has officially revealed its first Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft, marked with the new RAF livery.
British carrier jets bomb Cape Wrath in Scotland
Commandos have guided F-35 jets launched from HMS Prince of Wales on bombing runs of Cape Wrath in Scotland.
Britain to develop new long-range missile capabilities
The UK has announced a key role in developing long-range missile capabilities alongside European allies.
British stealth jets in night time carrier operations
As part of Exercise Strike Warrior, 809 Naval Air Squadron 617 Squadron have been conducting intensive night flying operations with F-35B Lightning jets aboard HMS Prince of Wales.
