UK confirms plans to purchase APKWS-II rockets for Apache

The Ministry of Defence is in advanced discussions with the US Government to procure the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) II laser-guided rockets for the British Army Air Corps' AH-64E Apache fleet.

MBDA in successful MAADS and CAMM-ER Test

The test involved a target drone simulating an attack on the launcher, validating the defence capabilities and performance of both the missile and the entire system in an integrated mode.

A robust partnership – UK and US defence and intelligence

The UK reaps the rewards of US resources and economies of scale, while the US gains from British niche capabilities, global reach, and commitment to defending shared values.

US General raises concerns over reduced Wedgetail purchase

The procurement, which has been cut from five to three airframes, has sparked debate over the operational efficacy and value for money of the decision.

Scotland to host huge NATO missile defence exercise

NATO allies have gathered at RAF Lossiemouth to take part in the biannual Formidable Shield exercise, which aims to improve joint live-fire, integrated air and missile defence interoperability.

UK airlift capability at risk according to former RAF pilot

The UK's decision to retire the C-130 Hercules aircraft has sparked concerns among experts.

UK forced to pay for five radars despite cutting Wedgetail order

The UK must pay for all five MESA radars despite reducing the order of E-7 Wedgetail aircraft to three.

British Reaper drone assists Sudan evacuation

The MQ-9 Reaper has been instrumental in supplying real-time imagery of evacuation areas in the country, aiding the teams from the British Armed Forces and the Border Force stationed in Port Sudan.

British surveillance aircraft patrols near Ukraine border

A UK-operated RC-135 'Rivet Joint', an electronic surveillance aircraft, has once again carried out a patrol near the Ukrainian border.
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UK Government clarifies British Tempest fighter jet role

Replacing the Typhoon, complementing the F-35.

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