F-18 scores ‘gun kill’ against F-35 jet from British carrier
A photograph shows a US Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet appearing to score a 'simulated gun kill' on a British F-35B Lightning operating from HMS Prince of Wales during training over the Pacific.
NATO downs unidentified drone over Estonia
NATO personnel stationed in southern Estonia have shot down an unidentified drone near Camp Reedo, a military base hosting US forces less than 30 miles from the Russian border.
UK confirms £2.35 billion budget for Typhoon radar project
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the UK will spend £2.35 billion to deliver the new European Common Radar System Mk2 for the Royal Air Force’s Typhoon fleet.
MPs press Government to order new Typhoon jets for Britain
Conservative MPs have called on the government to commit to new Typhoon fighter orders for the Royal Air Force, warning that Britain risks undermining its credibility as a leading manufacturer and exporter of military aircraft.
NASA and Lockheed Martin’s X-59 completes first flight
Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works division and NASA have conducted the first flight of the X-59, an experimental supersonic jet designed to reduce the deafening...
UK deepens cooperation with NATO on satellite defence plans
The United Kingdom is working closely with NATO and European allies to strengthen protection for its military and communication satellites, according to Defence Minister Al Carns.
Experts warn British F-35 influence has slipped, MPs told
The UK's early leverage in the F-35 programme has diminished as other buyers outpace Britain on fleet size and use, witnesses told the House of Lords International Relations and Defence Committee.
UK will defend every inch of NATO territory, says Carns
The United Kingdom remains fully committed to the defence of NATO territory, with plans in place to counter drone incursions and protect allied airspace, according to Defence Minister Al Carns.
Britain should build new sub-strategic nukes, says report
A new report from the Council on Geostrategy has warned that critical gaps across European NATO militaries risk undermining deterrence against Russia.
Union urges RAF to buy new Typhoons after Turkish deal
Unite, the UK’s largest defence and manufacturing union, has welcomed Türkiye’s agreement to purchase 20 Typhoon fighter jets but warned that the Royal Air Force must place its own new orders.
