Curtains begin to close on American Harrier fleet
The shift from the Harrier to the F-35 Lightning II, while bittersweet, represents a crucial step in the U.S. Fleet Readiness Centre East's ongoing support of military readiness,
Britain to have 41 F-35 jets by May 2025, more to come
Funding has already been delegated for an additional tranche of F-35B jets for Britain beyond the number already ordered.
Britain advances laser self-defence for aircraft
In response to a question from Labour MP Luke Akehurst on funding for the air protection laser self-protection system, Defence Minister Maria Eagle outlined the approach being taken.
UK promotes procurement of advanced air-to-air missiles
The Government are promoting UK-led cooperative procurement opportunities on advanced air to air missiles.
UK evaluates expansion of combat drone production
The newly established Defence Uncrewed Design Authority is set to guide efforts by prioritising domestic production capacity in future procurements.
Future Red Arrows jet type pending Strategic Defence Review
The planned out-of-service date for Hawk T1 aircraft used by the Red Arrows remains 2030, and a decision on a replacement aircraft will not be taken until after the Strategic Defence Review is completed.
Lord suggests Ukraine drop leaflets for North Korean troops
Lord Alton of Liverpool suggested Ukraine drop messages over the battlefield, written in Korean, encouraging North Korean soldiers to defect.
Commando Helicopter Force wraps up 12-month deployment
The Royal Navy’s Commando Helicopter Force has wrapped up a 12-month deployment with the Littoral Response Group South, taking part in exercises spanning from the Eastern Mediterranean to the Australian Outback.
MoD denies Tempest jet project cuts amid £160m underspend
The MoD has clarified that a £160m reduction in Tempest spending this year was due to accounting adjustments and project timelines, not cuts to military capability development.
Air Vice-Marshal visits HMS Prince of Wales
Air Vice-Marshal Suraya Marshall, Assistant Chief of the Air Staff, recently visited HMS Prince of Wales during its participation in Exercise Strike Warrior.
