Britain delivers more than 85,000 drones to Ukraine
More than 85,000 military drones had been delivered between April and October 2025, against an annual target of 100,000 for the financial year.
U.S. Navy opens first F-16 maintenance line
The U.S. Navy has established a new depot-level maintenance programme for their F-16 Viper aircraft
Exercise Hyperion Storm validates RAF spec ops readiness
Exercise Hyperion Storm has confirmed Royal Air Force readiness to support the upcoming UK leadership role in the NATO Allied Reaction Force Special Operations Component from July 2026, the service stated.
DARPA missile drone moves closer to first flight
The project is intended to develop an aircraft that can be launched from a larger aircraft, fly ahead of crewed platforms, and engage targets using its own air-to-air missiles.
UK intelligence says Russia increased drone strike tempo
UK Defence Intelligence has reported that Russia launched approximately 4,400 one-way attack uncrewed aerial systems against Ukrainian targets in January 2026.
Tekever opens UAS training school at West Wales Airport
Tekever has launched a new uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) Training School at West Wales Airport, designed to provide instruction for both internal teams and external customers.
Greens accuse Scottish Government of subservience
Scottish Green MSP Ross Greer accused the Scottish Government of subservience to the White House during a Holyrood debate on the United States military’s use of Scottish airports.
MOD to extend airfield de-icing vehicle support contract
The Ministry of Defence is set to award a GBP 2.5 million contract to AEBI Schmidt UK Limited for the maintenance and support of specialist airfield clearance and de-icing vehicles.
Scottish Government dismisses Green call to bar US military
The Scottish Government has rejected a Scottish Greens push to end US military use of Scotland’s publicly owned airports,
MOD denies claims of airborne forces cuts
The Ministry of Defence has denied claims that the UK is planning to reduce airborne capability or cut pay for paratroopers, following reporting parachute forces may move to a smaller specialist structure.
