Over 40 NATO warplanes to exercise near Russian border
More than 40 warplanes and over 1,000 personnel from four nations are taking part in Atlantic Trident 25, a major multinational air combat exercise in Finnish airspace from 16th to 27th June 2025.
Saab, GA unveil MQ-9B AEW as UK reviews carrier needs
Saab has announced a strategic collaboration with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to develop a new uncrewed airborne early warning (AEW) capability based on the MQ-9B platform.
Huge number of U.S refuelling aircraft cross the Atlantic
On Sunday night, an unusually large formation of American aerial refuelling aircraft crossed the Atlantic bound for Europe and the Middle East.
Investigation continues into drone activity over RAF bases
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that an investigation remains ongoing into a series of drone incursions over RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall and RAF Feltwell in November 2024.
British jets intercept 15 Russian military aircraft
Royal Air Force Typhoons deployed to Poland under NATO's enhanced Air Policing mission have scrambled six times in as many days, intercepting a total of 15 Russian military aircraft operating near NATO airspace and vessels.
UK confirms ongoing training of Israeli forces personnel
The British Armed Forces are currently training members of the IsraelI Defense Forces (IDF) on UK-based training courses as part of ongoing defence engagement between the two countries.
British jets fend off Russian warplanes buzzing U.S. ship
A Russian fighter jet conducted low-altitude passes near a United States Navy ship in the Baltic Sea on Sunday, prompting a rapid response from Royal Air Force Typhoons deployed under NATO’s enhanced Air Policing mission.
British F-35 lands in India due to fuel diversion
It is understood the aircraft was unable to land on the carrier due to adverse weather and diverted in the interest of safety, as is standard operating procedure.
Typhoon jets moved to Cyprus in British show of force
The UK Defence Journal understands that Typhoon jets were also recently launched from RAF Akrotiri to counter a renewed one-way attack UAV threat from Iran.
Britain wants 7,000 cruise missiles to deter Russia
Admiral Radakin described the acquisition as a critical step in increasing the UK’s conventional lethality and reinforcing deterrence at a time of growing global instability.
