American heavy armour, gunships ‘open fire’ in Poland
The purpose of large scale training events like Iron Defender 25 is to prove the Polish Armed Forces and their NATO allies’ ability to deter and effectively defend the territory of Poland.
British fighters provide air support in Norway war games
Royal Air Force Typhoon jets from IX(B) Squadron have been conducting close air support missions in Norway’s High North as part of Exercise Hillstream.
Babcock and WZL 1 to enhance Polish helicopter sustainment
The partnership aims to improve sustainment, maintenance, and technical training capabilities to strengthen Poland’s operational readiness and long-term defence autonomy.
British Army awards contract to expand FPV drone training
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £4.16 million contract to Exeter-based company Anartes to deliver training equipment for the British Army’s developing FPV Strike capability.
Nuclear strike training to take place in skies over Europe
Nuclear strike training flights will take place over Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, the United Kingdom and the North Sea. No live weapons will be used.
UK delivers missiles to Ukraine five months ahead of schedule
Hundreds of UK-built air defence missiles have been delivered to Ukraine five months ahead of schedule, according to the Ministry of Defence.
RAF spy planes patrol almost entire NATO border with Russia
Two Royal Air Force aircraft have carried out extensive surveillance flights along NATO’s eastern frontier, covering the entire stretch from the Arctic Ocean to the Black Sea, the UK Defence Journal understands.
NATO fighters scramble to intercept Russian aircraft
Such scrambles are routine but reflect the persistent tempo of Russian military aviation activity near NATO borders.
India to buy £350m UK-made missiles in major defence deal
India has agreed to purchase £350 million worth of UK-manufactured air defence missiles and launchers, securing hundreds of jobs in Northern Ireland.
Pentagon’s 2027 missile drive signals US strategy reset
The Pentagon’s accelerated plan to boost missile production marks a “foundational reset” in United States defence strategy, says Bloomberg Intelligence.
