Britain to use drones to resupply Carrier Strike Group
Nine Malloy T-150 aircraft will join the HMS Prince of Wales air group later this month, operating alongside F-35B jets and naval helicopters to transport food, mail, and engineering parts across the task group.
RAF and Swedish Air Force begin NATO Air Policing in Poland
This deployment marks the first time Swedish combat aircraft will participate in NATO’s enhanced Air Policing from another ally’s territory—and the first time they do so under NATO command since joining the Alliance in 2024.
Footage shows Wildcat helicopter downing attack drones
A Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter has been filmed shooting down drones during a high-intensity weapons trial off the coast of Wales.
NATO tankers sustain alliance air power at Ramstein Flag 25
Allied air forces have demonstrated high-end air power across Europe during Exercise Ramstein Flag 25 (RAFL25), with aerial refuelling assets playing a pivotal role...
Leonardo expands Saudi defence ties with new agreement
Leonardo has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to deepen industrial collaboration across the aerospace and defence sectors, building on the momentum of an earlier agreement signed in 2024.
US and French forces conduct parachute drills in Djibouti
American and French troops have completed a joint parachuting exercise in Djibouti, strengthening NATO interoperability through a three-day series of mixed jump operations and cross-equipment familiarisation.
US Special Ops gets new OA-1K Skyraider II strike aircraft
The Skyraider II is based on the rugged AT-802 airframe and has been adapted for roles including close air support, precision strike, and armed intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.
Britain and US test engine for new hypersonic cruise missile
The UK has announced a milestone in the development of hypersonic weapons, following a large-scale propulsion test carried out in partnership with the United States.
MoD extends Boeing synthetic air training contract
The Ministry of Defence has extended a key training contract with Boeing Defence UK, awarding a £25 million deal to continue support for the Gladiator synthetic training environment.
UK listed in $18.8m US AMRAAM contract expansion
While the UK is among the nations listed, the announcement does not specify which countries will receive missiles under this particular $18.8 million tranche.
