UK ‘must show greater ambition’ in Arctic security
The United Kingdom "must show greater ambition and apply more resources to address the developing security situation in the Arctic and the High North", says a report published by the Defence Sub-Committee.
BAE Systems continues F-35 electronic warfare system production
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract from Lockheed Martin for the production and delivery of additional electronic warfare systems.
Typhoon jets scrambled against Russian aircraft for third time in six days
The Typhoons launched from Leuchars Station in Fife to intercept Russian military aircraft operating over the North Sea near UK airspace.
Spitfire flies over Scottish hospitals as tribute to NHS staff
The gesture, designed to recognise the work undertaken at height of the COVID-19 pandemic, has been well received by NHS staff.
Russian bombers intercepted off Scottish coast for second time in two days
The scramble was in response to Russian military aircraft operating in international airspace but within NATO's Air Policing Area off of Scotland, the second time this has happened in as many days.
British Reaper drone hits Islamic State positions
A British Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft System has attacked an Islamic State position and provided surveillance support to a coalition air strike in northern Iraq.
British Reaper drone destroys Islamic State command post in Iraq
When terrorists were identified at the entrance, the Reaper’s crew conducted an attack with a single Hellfire missile. The missile struck the target.
RAF jets intercept Russian aircraft off Scottish coast
Quick Reaction Alert Typhoon jets launched from Leuchars Station to intercept two Russian Bear F aircraft off the Scottish coast, say the Ministry of Defence.
F-35B jets to get Meteor missile ‘middle of this decade’
British F-35B jets will be equipped with Meteor missiles by the 'middle of this decade' say the Government.
British F-35s ‘grapple with’ 50 fighters and bombers over North Sea
The F-35 aircraft are taking part in order to hone combat skills before joining HMS Queen Elizabeth for autumn exercises.
