Serco set for direct award for naval air station support
The Ministry of Defence intends to award a contract worth approximately GBP 15 million to Serco for continued engineering support and airfield services at Royal Naval Air Stations Yeovilton and Culdrose.
US Air Force eyes Alaska bases for AI data centres
The U.S. Air Force is taking steps to potentially build one or more artificial intelligence data centres at three military installations in Alaska.
New details emerge on new medium helicopter deal
Beyond the aircraft themselves, a new contract notice sets out the full scope of what Leonardo will deliver under the deal.
Scottish firms in Ukraine drone and air defence talks
Defence Minister Luke Pollard has confirmed that the Ministry of Defence has held multiple discussions with Scottish defence companies on collaborating with Ukrainian partners in areas including air defence, uncrewed systems and electronic warfare.
Ukraine lessons shaping UK force and munitions plans
The Ministry of Defence has outlined how lessons from the war in Ukraine are influencing changes to British military capability, doctrine and supply chain resilience.
Oxford firm selected for military pilot training deal
Leading Edge Aviation has been selected to deliver multi-engine pilot training for the Ministry of Defence under a contract worth approximately GBP 1.8 million, though the deal has not yet been formally signed.
Man arrested after US military plane damaged in Ireland
A man has been arrested at Shannon Airport in Ireland after allegedly entering a restricted area and damaging a US military aircraft on Saturday morning.
UK to procure Skyhammer anti-drone weapons from start-up
The UK is set to procure a new interceptor designed to counter drone threats, with a British start-up expected to supply systems to both UK forces and Gulf partners.
US drone declares emergency, drops from 52,000ft over Gulf
A US Navy MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft appears to have declared an in-flight emergency over the Persian Gulf before rapidly losing altitude.
Typhoon tests low-cost weapon against drone threats
A Eurofighter Typhoon has test-fired a low-cost precision weapon designed to counter uncrewed aerial systems.
