Pratt & Whitney speeds future American fighter jet engine
Pratt & Whitney is accelerating development of its XA103 engine for the U.S. Air Force’s Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) programme.
Royal Navy declares Sea Venom missile ready for use
The missile can now be deployed on front-line duties with Wildcat helicopters, enhancing the Fleet Air Arm’s striking power.
Dutch F-35 shoots down Russian drone, displays kill marking
A Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) F-35A has received a drone kill marking after shooting down a Russian drone during the September 9–10 incursion into Polish airspace.
Allies disperse jets across Finland to deter Russia
The exercise is intended to test the ability to operate large-force air missions from a dispersed basing posture, improving survivability and rapid reinforcement in a contested environment.
U.S. Navy tests give aerial target AI
The U.S. Navy has trialled artificial intelligence-based autonomy on the BQM-177A subsonic aerial target during a recent demonstration in California, the UK Defence Journal understands.
Leonardo extends Eurofighter support deal with Kuwait
Leonardo has secured a multi-year extension to provide in-service support for the Kuwait Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoon fleet, with the agreement running until December 2029, according to the company.
British Typhoon jets scrambled, head north of Scotland
BREAKING - Typhoon jets have scrambled from RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland.
US approves $567m Sidewinder missile sale to Belgium
Belgium has requested up to 320 AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder tactical missiles, 258 AIM-9X Block II+ missiles, 50 AIM-9X Block II tactical guidance units, and 30 AIM-9X Block II+ tactical guidance units.
UK keen to safeguard skills as Typhoon production winds down
Should any gap in production lines emerge, Pollard explained that BAE Systems has contingency plans to redeploy staff across the wider Typhoon programme and other complex combat air projects.
UK paratroopers join multinational Exercise Falcon Leap
Seventy-seven British Army paratroopers from 16 Air Assault Brigade took part in Exercise Falcon Leap 2025 in the Netherlands, supported by Royal Air Force transport aircraft and instructors, the UK Defence Journal understands.
