Union urges RAF to buy new Typhoons after Turkish deal
Unite, the UK’s largest defence and manufacturing union, has welcomed Türkiye’s agreement to purchase 20 Typhoon fighter jets but warned that the Royal Air Force must place its own new orders.
French UN peacekeepers come under Israeli fire
French troops serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) shot down an Israeli surveillance drone on Sunday near the southern Lebanese town of Kfar Kila.
American bombers fly low over Riga in message to Russia
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers and allied fighter jets conducted a joint formation flight over Riga, Latvia, in a demonstration of NATO readiness and solidarity.
More American bombers conduct practice strikes on Venezuela
Multiple U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers flew near Venezuela in what officials described as a “bomber attack demonstration,” marking the third such mission this month.
UK to launch drone competition in 2026
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that a new competition for “novel uncrewed aerial systems” will begin in early 2026.
UK to start building Octopus interceptor drones for Ukraine
The United Kingdom will begin producing advanced air defence interceptor drones for Ukraine within weeks.
Turkey signs £8bn deal for British Typhoon jets
The United Kingdom and Turkey have signed a deal worth up to £8 billion for 20 Typhoon fighter jets, securing around 20,000 British jobs and the largest UK fighter export in nearly two decades.
Lockheed secures $233m for infrared tracking systems
Lockheed Martin has received a $233 million contract to deliver its IRST21 Block II infrared search and track systems to the US Navy and Air National Guard, according to the company.
South Korea awards $2.26bn for new early warning aircraft
L3Harris Technologies has secured a contract worth more than $2.26 billion to deliver a fleet of modified Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft for the Republic of Korea Air Force.
RAF units train in Norway to boost nuclear readiness
Royal Air Force specialists have taken part in NATO’s main air-focused counter-chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (C-CBRN) exercise in Norway.
