America deploys B-52s to Pacific to deter aggression
The United States has deployed B-52H Stratofortress bombers to Guam as part of a Bomber Task Force operation aimed at reinforcing strategic deterrence across the Indo-Pacific.
MOD launches helicopter emissions testing amid safety review
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that it is conducting a new programme of exhaust emissions testing across the UK’s in-service helicopter fleet.
Britain eyes mass drone adoption in £5bn defence overhaul
The UK government has confirmed that drones and other autonomous systems will be adopted “in high numbers” across the British Armed Forces.
Audit reveals UK’s F-35 readiness lags behind global fleet
The Ministry of Defence is failing to meet its own targets for the availability of F-35 stealth jets, with mission-ready rates consistently falling short, according to a new report by the National Audit Office.
F-35 flying without key weapons as UK hunts interim options
The UK’s frontline F-35 stealth fighter jets are unable to carry their intended missiles and are being forced to rely on stopgap weapons with limited range, according to a new report.
NAO warns of serious capability gaps in UK F-35 programme
The Ministry of Defence’s flagship F-35 stealth fighter jet programme is facing significant operational and financial shortfalls, according to a new report by the National Audit Office (NAO).
Less than 3% of Afghan ARAP applicants accepted in 2025
New data from the Ministry of Defence shows that only a small fraction of Afghan applicants to the UK's relocation scheme have been granted eligibility so far this year.
New RAF E-7 Wedgetail aircraft conducts fresh test flight
The Royal Air Force’s first E-7 Wedgetail aircraft, designated WT001, has completed another system validation flight, the service confirmed today.
UK condemns record-breaking Russian drone strikes
The UK has sharply condemned Russia’s escalating campaign of aerial bombardment against Ukraine and accused the Kremlin of repeated violations of international law, including the use of chemical weapons on the battlefield.
Bell to build new VTOL X-plane with new rotor breakthrough
The project aims to revolutionise military air mobility by enabling high-speed operations without relying on runways.
