Latvia orders Saab air defence systems in new deal
Latvia has signed a framework agreement with Saab for the delivery of the RBS 70 NG short-range ground-based air defence system, according to a company announcement on 31 March 2025.
UK continues to push weapons production with European allies
Defence Minister Maria Eagle has confirmed that the UK is actively engaged in discussions with European allies to develop joint weapon production initiatives, including through new and existing multinational frameworks.
RAAF to equip C-130J with Northrop countermeasures
Northrop Grumman describes the AN/ALQ-251 as part of a broader family of scalable electronic warfare systems, capable of being integrated into a wide range of aircraft platforms.
UK must shift to ‘war footing’ to rebuild military capacity
The UK defence sector needs to move from a peacetime mindset to a "war footing" to seize emerging industrial opportunities, particularly as doubts grow over long-term reliance on the US defence industry, Professor Sir Lawrence Freedman told MPs.
Former UK Ambassador: Risk of Iran war ‘never higher’
In an interview with BBC Newsnight, Sir Richard Dalton described the situation as "the most dangerous it’s ever been".
NATO air power ‘ready’ says Air Marshal Stringer
NATO’s largest air exercise of the year is now underway—sending a clear signal of unity and capability, according to one of the Alliance’s top air commanders.
NATO Air Chiefs gather in Ramstein to shape future air power
Senior air force leaders from across #NATO and partner nations convened at Allied Air Command headquarters in Ramstein, Germany, for the first NATO Air Chiefs’ Symposium of 2025.
Britain to use drones to resupply Carrier Strike Group
Nine Malloy T-150 aircraft will join the HMS Prince of Wales air group later this month, operating alongside F-35B jets and naval helicopters to transport food, mail, and engineering parts across the task group.
RAF and Swedish Air Force begin NATO Air Policing in Poland
This deployment marks the first time Swedish combat aircraft will participate in NATO’s enhanced Air Policing from another ally’s territory—and the first time they do so under NATO command since joining the Alliance in 2024.
Footage shows Wildcat helicopter downing attack drones
A Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter has been filmed shooting down drones during a high-intensity weapons trial off the coast of Wales.
