Lack of Irish defence ‘back door threat to UK’ says report
A report published by Policy Exchange – backed by former Defence Secretaries - sets out how "Irish security freeloading" requires the UK to rediscover the strategic importance of Northern Ireland to its national security.
Israel embarks on $20bn shopping spree for American weapons
The purchases include 50 F-15IA jets, upgrades for 25 F-15I aircraft, 30 AMRAAM missiles, 50,000 mortar rounds, 32,739 tank shells, and a fleet of modified tactical vehicles.
UK accelerates hypersonic missile development with £1bn plan
The United Kingdom is accelerating its efforts to develop a homegrown hypersonic missile, aiming to keep pace with global powers like China, Russia, and the United States.
Irish troops escape suspected Israeli strike in Lebanon
A recently surfaced video, purportedly from an Israeli drone or aircraft, appears to show the moment of the strike.
British surveillance aircraft tracks Russian forces in Ukraine
A Royal Air Force RC-135 surveillance aircraft was deployed today over the Black Sea to monitor Russian forces in occupied Ukraine.
Raytheon awarded $478m to supply Patriot missiles to Germany
The contract is intended to replenish Germany's inventory of Patriot missiles following donations made to Ukraine as part of ongoing support efforts.
U.S. bombers conclude deployment to Romania to deter Russia
Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft have completed their deployment to Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base in Romania, the first time these bombers have operated from Romanian soil.
Global C-130J fleet grows as New Zealand takes delivery
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has received the first of five C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from Lockheed Martin.
F-35 stealth jets set for hefty upgrades to capabilities
The 'Block 4' upgrades include over 75 major enhancements for all three variants of the F-35 fighter jet.
RAF joins India for first multi-nation exercise in India
The Royal Air Force (RAF) detachment, en route back from Australia, has made a strategic stop in India to participate in Exercise Tarang Shakti, the first-ever multi-national air exercise organised by the Indian Air Force.
