Sikorsky tests ‘Rotor Blown Wing’ drone
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has successfully tested a rotor blown wing drone that can transition between helicopter and airplane flight modes.
UK refuses to comment as US resumes Ukraine intel sharing
The UK government has refused to comment on whether the United States' recent pause in intelligence sharing with Ukraine affected British intelligence operations, including the use of RC-135W Rivet Joint aircraft.
American B-52s ‘bomb’ Sweden for first time
Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses have conducted the first live weapons drop in Sweden since the country joined NATO.
National Police Air Service orders seven H135 Helicopters
The UK’s National Police Air Service (NPAS) has placed a firm order for seven Airbus H135 helicopters as part of the initial phase of its fleet renewal programme.
Britain faces 800 missiles in biggest threat since Cold War
The UK must strengthen its missile defences to with up to 800 Russian missiles posing a danger to critical military infrastructure, according to a new report by the Council on Geostrategy.
No F-35 ‘kill switch’ claims Swizterland
Rubbishing claims of a 'kill switch', Switzerland advises that it will be able to operate its F-35A fighter jets without external restrictions, ensuring full autonomy over its fleet.
UK details military aid to Ukraine for 24-25 and beyond
The UK government has confirmed that it will have supplied Ukraine with tens of thousands of rounds of ammunition, thousands of drones, and a range of advanced weapons systems by the end of the financial year.
MOD intends to extend £12m A400M engine support contract
The Ministry of Defence intends to award a 12-month extension to the 'National Engine Support Contract 2.5' with Rolls-Royce for the provision of support for the TP400 engine.
UK funds drones based frontline resupply and medical evac
The Ministry of Defence has awarded four contracts under Project MORRIGHAN, aimed at creating a universal carriage system for logistics and casualty evacuation using heavy-lift autonomous systems.
UK rules out donating Typhoon jets to Ukraine
In response to a parliamentary question from Conservative MP Mark Francois, Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard confirmed that the UK will instead continue its focus on supporting European F-16 donations to Ukraine.
