UK firm to begin work on US Air Force Wedgetail aircraft
A UK-based aviation company has been contracted by Boeing to undertake the initial conversion work on the first two US Air Force E-7 Wedgetail aircraft.
Largest U.S build up since Gulf War happening now near Iran
A surge in US military air activity across Europe and the Middle East is being described as the most significant movement of American aircraft in decades during a period of heightened tensions with Iran.
American stealth fighters arrive in UK in Iran build-up
Six US Air Force F-22 Raptor stealth fighters have been tracked arriving in the United Kingdom, with the jets inbound to RAF Lakenheath supported by aerial refuelling tankers.
UK awards contract for common one-way effector launcher
The Ministry of Defence has issued a contract award notice for the purchase of additional Threod CATA launchers to support the British Army's emerging one-way effector (OWE) capability under the ASGARD programme.
AtkinsRealis and Anduril UK partner on autonomous aircraft
AtkinsRealis has signed a teaming agreement with Anduril UK aimed at accelerating the development and deployment of autonomous aircraft for British defence programmes.
Qinetiq completes flight with 3D printed titanium aircraft part
QinetiQ has completed what may be the world's first flight of an aircraft containing a 3D printed structural component produced from recycled titanium.
Skyeton integrates satcom into Raybird UAV
Ukrainian aviation manufacturer Skyeton has announced the successful integration of satellite communications (SATCOM) systems into its Raybird unmanned aerial vehicle.
UK confirms parachute force to be retained
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that UK airborne parachute capability will be retained.
Greens demand US military flights be barred from Prestwick
Scottish Greens co-leader Gillian Mackay has called for the US military to be evicted from Glasgow Prestwick Airport, as Labour warns the move would undermine NATO security ties.
Army has 282 on small drone training pathways
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that 282 personnel are currently participating in the British Army's centralised small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (sUAS) training pathways.
