Russian fighter jet breaches NATO airspace
A Russian Su-30 fighter jet crossed into Estonian airspace near Vaindloo Island say Estonian authorities.
US bombers avoid European airspace on Iran bombing runs
Flight tracking data shows B-1 operations from the UK avoiding mainland Europe on their way to strike Iran.
Boeing ‘troubled partner’ on Wedgetail delays
Boeing was described as a troubled partner during evidence on delays to the UK Wedgetail airborne early warning programme.
Audit warns Afghan resettlement still lacks control
Report by NAO flags weak data, housing shortages and management gaps as risks to completing £5.7bn programme.
UK deploys most jets to Middle East in 15 years
British F-35s and Typhoons conduct defensive patrols across the Middle East as RAF activity in region reaches highest level in 15 years.
UK eyes interceptor drones in Hormuz to protect shipping
UK Defence Secretary points to interceptor drones as UK weighs plans on protecting vital shipping routes.
Cross-party pressure grows over defence investment plan
Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat MPs align on urgency of defence reform, as ministers face questions over timing of key plans and legislation.
UK workshare unclear in NATO air defence project
The Ministry of Defence says the UK share of work on a new low-cost NATO air defence weapon will depend on the industrial solution selected.
UK and Germany to build stealthy hypersonic cruise missiles
Britain and Germany are progressing plans to develop a family of long-range stealth cruise and hypersonic missiles capable of striking targets more than 2,000 kilometres away.
UK reviewing defensive upgrades for VIP transport fleet
The Ministry of Defence says options are being considered to expand the future capability of the Envoy IV aircraft, including defensive systems that were envisaged as part of planned modifications to the fleet.
