NORAD tracks Russian aircraft near Alaska
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected and tracked two Russian military aircraft operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone earlier this month.
RAF Poseidon returns to Iceland for training
RAF Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft have deployed to Iceland as part of a training programme aimed at strengthening UK and NATO operations in the North Atlantic, according to the Royal Air Force.
Lockheed to quadruple US missile production capacity
Lockheed Martin has agreed a framework with the U.S. Department of Defense to significantly increase production of its Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), with plans to quadruple output, according to the company.
UK commits funding for air defence boost for Ukraine
The UK will provide a further GBP 100 million in air defence support to Ukraine, aimed at protecting cities and critical infrastructure from ongoing Russian attacks, according to the government.
25,000 troops join Arctic NATO exercise across Nordics
More than 25,000 personnel from over a dozen NATO nations have taken part in a major Arctic exercise spanning Norway, Sweden and Finland, as allied forces tested their ability to operate in high-intensity scenarios in extreme conditions.
Leonardo partners with Uplift360 on recycled defence materials
Leonardo has formed a partnership with UK scale-up Uplift360 to develop recycled carbon fibre from defence platforms and production waste, as part of efforts to strengthen supply chain resilience and reduce reliance on virgin materials.
Dutch F-35s deploy to US for high-tempo combat training
Dutch F-35A fighters have deployed to the United States for their largest-ever training detachment, flying alongside US Air Force aircraft in a high-intensity exercise focused on integrated combat operations.
British fighter jets deploy to Romania
RAF Typhoon fighter jets have deployed to Romania to lead a NATO air policing mission as part of Operation Biloxi 2026, according to the Royal Air Force.
BAE wins radar deal to offset wind farm impact
BAE Systems has been awarded a GBP 95 million Ministry of Defence contract to deliver mitigation solutions aimed at protecting UK air defence radar performance from the impact of offshore wind farms, the UK Defence Journal understands.
RAF has 485 fixed-wing aircraft in service
The Royal Air Force currently has 485 fixed-wing aircraft in service, with 86 undergoing long-term maintenance and 27 held in storage.
