Czech Republic wants 24 F-35 jets
The F-35 would replace leased Saab Gripen fighters. The Czech Republic has 14 Gripens under a leasing agreement set to expire in 2027.
MBDA developing ‘Weapon Management System’ for Tempest jet
At the Farnborough International Airshow, MBDA revealed its vision for "optimising weapon effects in the future battlespace" through its 'Weapon Effects Management System'.
Rolls-Royce joins British-French missile project
Rolls-Royce and Safran will partner to develop propulsion for a next-generation missile under development for Britain and France.
UK to develop unmanned anti-submarine helicopter
The new unmanned helicopter will allow crewed Royal Navy helicopters to re-deploy on alternative missions, freeing up the fleet for other tasks.
British surveillance aircraft monitoring Black Sea
British RC-135 electronic surveillance aircraft continue to operate over the Black Sea near Ukraine, keeping an eye on Russian forces.
RAF tankers operating from commercial airports due to heat
Royal Air Force Voyager tankers are operating from Glasgow Prestwick Airport and London Stansted Airport as a precautionary measure due to the heat.
Britain to build experimental ‘Hypersonic Air Vehicle’
Britain is to build an experimental 'Hypersonic Air Vehicle', with the project aiming to "establish the UK as a leader in reusable hypersonic air systems".
British ‘Dragonfire’ laser weapon passes early trials
Dragonfire, Britain’s new laser weapon, has successfully undertaken a series of trials to prove the accuracy and power of the directed energy weapon. It has been claimed that the system can successfully track air and sea targets with "exceptionally high accuracy".
RAF tankers moved to Glasgow Prestwick Airport due to heat
A number of Voyager tanker aircraft had to be diverted to Glasgow Prestwick Airport due to the extreme heat at their home base of RAF Brize Norton.
Voyager tanker deploys to Estonia and back to refuel allies
A Voyager tanker has flown from the UK to Estonia and back to refuel jets securing the skies over the Baltic state as part of Britain's effort to help secure the Eastern border of NATO.
