Britain looks to counter jet powered attack drones
The Ministry of Defence has launched a request for information on technologies to counter fast, jet-powered drones, warning that the growing threat risks overwhelming current air defences.
MOD seeks contractors for multi-engine pilot training
The Ministry of Defence has issued a notice seeking civilian providers to deliver multi-engine pilot training for Royal Air Force personnel between January 2026 and December 2027.
Poland says Russian drone crash is a ‘provocation’
According to reports by TVN24 in Poland, it has been confirmed that the object which fell in a cornfield in Osiny, Łuków County, on Tuesday night was a Russian drone.
U.S. Army awards Sikorsky contract for Black Hawk upgrade
The U.S. Army has awarded Sikorsky, part of Lockheed Martin, an initial $43 million contract to begin engineering work on modernising the Black Hawk...
NATO warplanes land on Danish beach
The training centred on short-runway landings, sharpening crews’ ability to deploy aircraft and equipment under austere conditions.
40,000 more cadets by 2030 as youth set for drone training
BREAKING - Britain is boosting its cadet forces by 40,000 and Air Cadets will now receive drone training as the systems become essential tools in modern warfare.
RAF refuels French Rafales over Middle East in joint mission
The Royal Air Force has conducted a mid-air refuelling operation with the French Air and Space Force over the Middle East.
American bombers send message to Russia over Riga
American B-1B Lancer bombers flew in formation with Hungarian and Swedish JAS-39 Gripens over Riga, Latvia, on 19 August, in a NATO manoeuvre intended to signal allied resolve to Russia on the Alliance’s eastern flank.
Britain takes delivery of 40th F-35B Lightning jet
The UK has now received 40 of its planned fleet of 48 F-35B Lightning aircraft, following the latest delivery flight.
Behind the numbers – GERS and Scotland’s £5.1bn defence
Some claim Scotland only gets £2.1bn in defence. GERS shows £5.1bn. The difference is simple: UK defence isn’t just about where money is spent, it’s about the forces that defend Scotland whether based in Lossiemouth or Lincolnshire.
