MPs hear calls to back Scottish aero skills at Prestwick
Industry representatives have urged stronger public-sector support for Scottish aerospace and defence sector, warning that future skills and jobs depend on sustained government backing, according to evidence heard by the Scottish Affairs Committee.
Warning that inflation risk could hit defence procurement
The Defence Committee heard this week that failure to reform defence finance and procurement could drive inflation across major equipment programmes, as MPs pressed the Government on access to private capital and the rising cost of military capability.
British spy plane circles Russian territory in Baltic
A Royal Air Force RC-135W Rivet Joint electronic surveillance aircraft has conducted a patrol orbiting the Russian territory of Kaliningrad.
Britain launches new Goshawk interceptor project
The Ministry of Defence has launched a new competition to develop a low-cost interceptor intended to counter drones, loitering munitions and missiles at close range with up to 7,000 produced per year.
NATO jets intercept armed Russian bomber over Baltic
Swedish Air Force fighter jets were scrambled after Russian long-range aircraft approached NATO airspace during a patrol over the Baltic Sea.
UK helicopters train in Arctic as Operation Clockwork runs
UK military helicopters have deployed to northern Norway as Commando Helicopter Force begins its annual Arctic training deployment under Operation Clockwork.
UK to mass-produce Ukrainian air defence drones
The Ministry of Defence has set out new details on Project Octopus, a joint UK–Ukraine defence industrial initiative aimed at rapidly scaling air defence drone production for use in the war against Russia.
UK selects firms for Apache wingman drone programme
Seven defence companies have been shortlisted to develop prototype uncrewed aircraft intended to operate alongside British Army Apache attack helicopters.
Edinburgh drone company launches Hammer attack drone
An Edinburgh-based defence firm has launched a new UK-built one-way attack drone, unveiling the HAMMER unmanned aircraft system.
Eight Polish helicopter pilots to train in UK from 2026
Eight Polish military helicopter pilots will begin training in the UK from the 2026 to 2027 training year, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed in a written parliamentary answer.
