Japan and UK reaffirm commitment to new fighter jet
Prime Ministers Fumio Kishida of Japan and Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom reaffirmed their commitment to the Global Combat Air Programme.
US Military destroys Houthi radar site
It was determined the radar site presented an imminent threat to U.S., coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region.
U.S. Navy reveals longest-range air-to-air missile at RIMPAC
This missile is designed as a very long-range air-to-air missile, capable of engaging high-priority ground targets, such as air defence sites and warships, functioning in a quasi-ballistic manner.
Belfast Sprit Aerospace workers ‘in limbo’
Boeing is taking over Spirit, with Airbus taking over the part of the business that makes the wings and fuselage for its A220 jet.
Germany purchase Brimstone missiles for Typhoon fleet
MBDA has received a contract from Germany to manufacture and supply Brimstone 3 precision strike missiles for the Bundeswehr’s Typhoon combat aircraft.
UK launches ‘STORM’ to defend country from missiles
The contract, worth potentially up to £250m, will manage research to counter ballistic missiles and advanced weapons, including hypersonics, that could threaten the UK.
Lockheed highlights ‘growing impact’ of F-35s on NATO defence
The presence of F-35s in Europe is expected to grow, say the company, with over 600 F-35s projected to be stationed across the continent by the 2030s.
Boeing delivers first upgraded CH-47F Block II Chinook to U.S. Army
Upgrades allow for an additional 4,000 pounds of maximum gross weight and extend the mission radius for nearly all payloads.
Launch marks milestone for American Mk21A reentry vehicle
This launch marks a milestone in the development of the Mk21A program, overseen by the U.S. Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center.
RAF tankers not assisting Israeli operations, confirms MOD
The Ministry of Defence has clarified the purpose of RAF-operated tanker flights from RAF Akrotiri in response to an unusual Freedom of Information (FOI) request.
