UK E-7 Wedgetail programme inches forward
The UK’s E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control programme is progressing, with three aircraft currently undergoing modification and a targeted in-service date of late 2025, according to the Ministry of Defence.
Britain takes delivery of 50th and final new Apache gunship
The UK has received its 50th AH-64E Apache at Boeing’s facility in Mesa, Arizona, marking the completion of its fleet of the world’s most advanced attack helicopters for the British Army.
Defence Review to consider future of Typhoon procurement
The future of the UK’s combat air capability is under scrutiny as the Ministry of Defence considers the export procurement of new Typhoon jets against the potential cessation of Typhoon final assembly.
UK lacks defence against hypersonic missiles, Lords warn
The UK Government has defended its approach to air and missile defence following a critical assessment which warned that integrated air and missile defence remains an “ambition”.
Britain supplying 5,000 air defence missiles to Ukraine
The deal, say the Government, will deliver on the UK’s commitment to Ukraine and will create hundreds of jobs here in the UK.
UK issues tender for H145 infrastructure at RAF Akrotiri
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has issued a tender notice for the Interim Infrastructure Solution for H145 helicopters at RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus.
Russia failing to achieve air superiority over Ukraine
Despite possessing technological and numerical advantages, Russia’s Aerospace Forces have failed to dominate Ukrainian airspace.
UK and Ireland hold defence talks as cooperation continues
The UK and Republic of Ireland have recently engaged in high-level discussions on military cooperation.
American B-52 bombers fly from England to ‘bomb’ Turkey
Two US Air Force B-52H bombers have completed Bomber Task Force mission Spartan Sword, demonstrating NATO’s "combined strength and interoperability".
Collins secures F-15EX ejection seat contract
Collins Aerospace, a division of RTX, has been selected by Boeing Defense to supply 144 ACES II ejection seats for the U.S. Air Force's F-15EX fighter jets.
