UK to boost role in NATO’s nuclear deep strike capability
The UK’s newly published Strategic Defence Review (SDR) recommends that Britain deepen its integration of nuclear and conventional deterrence within NATO, enhance long-range strike capabilities, and improve the industrial foundations of its nuclear enterprise.
UK to equip Protector drone with maritime surveillance role
The Strategic Defence Review has backed plans to expand the capabilities of the RAF’s new Protector drone fleet, including the integration of maritime surveillance systems.
Britain considering fleet of nuclear strike aircraft
The UK may acquire F-35A fighter jets as part of NATO’s nuclear sharing arrangements, following a key recommendation in the newly published Strategic Defence Review (SDR).
SDR supports more A400Ms and civilian airlift solutions
Central to the recommendations is a proposal to augment the existing fleet of A400M Atlas aircraft, either by procuring additional airframes or supplementing them through civilian charter.
UK plans to expand E-7 radar fleet after earlier cuts
The UK Government has signalled its intent to expand its fleet of E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft as part of the newly published Strategic Defence Review.
Ukraine destroys Russian bombers in historic drone raid
In what analysts are calling a defining moment in modern warfare, Ukraine launched Operation Spider Web on 1 June 2025 — a large-scale, coordinated drone assault that struck deep into Russian territory, targeting five military airbases.
Britain expected to arm fighter jets with nuclear weapons
Britain is exploring the potential return of air-delivered nuclear weapons, in what officials are describing as a response to a “new era of threat” posed by Russia.
Raytheon wins $580m deal for Next Gen Jammer Mid-Band
Raytheon has secured a $580 million follow-on production contract from the U.S. Navy for its Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) system.
NATO forces test ACE in Nordic highway landing drills
NATO forces have demonstrated Agile Combat Employment (ACE) tactics in a series of recent highway landing drills in Finland and Sweden, with aircraft operating from austere locations to simulate operations under contested conditions.
Britain to buy 7,000 new long-range weapons
The UK Government will procure up to 7,000 domestically built long-range weapons according to details from the forthcoming Strategic Defence Review (SDR).
