US, French refuelling trials extend E-2D Hawkeye reach

The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye has achieved a milestone in cooperative airpower by completing in-flight refuelling with three French tanker platforms for the first time, the UK Defence Journal understands.

RAF Reaper drones retire after 18 years of operations

The platform made its final operational flight following more than 173,000 flying hours on combat operations in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria.

MOD awards contract to sustain NEXUS Air Information Platform

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £19.68 million contract to SixWorks of Farnborough to sustain and grow the NEXUS to Core (N2C) Air Information Platform (AIP).

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.

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