US and partners open new air defence cell in Qatar
U.S. Central Command and regional partners have established a new air and missile defence coordination cell at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the command stated.
Germany orders more Meteor missiles
Germany has signed a contract for additional Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles to support the Bundeswehr’s combat aircraft.
UK confirms limits on military access to Irish airspace
The Ministry of Defence has said UK military aircraft do not enter Irish airspace for operational purposes without the express agreement of the Irish Government, following a parliamentary question on air interception arrangements.
Unite urges UK-built helicopters at Leonardo Yeovil
Senior Unite trade union representatives have written to the Prime Minister urging the government to commit to building the UK’s future medium lift helicopters at Leonardo’s Yeovil facility, warning that further delays risk permanent damage to Britain’s rotary-wing manufacturing capability.
Unite warns defence job losses amid investment plan delay
Trade union Unite has warned that continued delays to the government’s Defence Investment Plan are putting UK defence jobs and industrial skills at risk.
Progress on counter-drone engagement policy
The Ministry of Defence has set out its current approach to developing policy for the active engagement of unmanned aerial systems, following a parliamentary question on counter-drone measures, the department stated.
UK confirms no end date for anti-Daesh strike mission
The UK government has said there are no plans to bring Operation Shader to an end, confirming the long-running military mission against Daesh in Iraq and Syria remains ongoing, according to the Ministry of Defence.
Avenger jet drone conducts simulated intercept
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has completed another autonomous flight demonstration using its MQ-20 Avenger jet, including a simulated aerial intercept against a live, piloted aircraft, according to the company.
QinetiQ secures huge Typhoon support contract extension
The agreement will see QinetiQ deliver ongoing mission-critical engineering support intended to sustain Typhoon capability and pilot safety.
Why the Proteus autonomous helicopter matters
The first flight of the Royal Navy's Proteus autonomous helicopter is a visible milestone, but the aircraft's importance lies less in the airframe and more in the operational pressure that led to its development.
