NATO unveils 24/7 missile defence policy
NATO has, for the first time, published a summary of its Integrated Air and Missile Defence Policy, outlining how the Alliance intends to safeguard its territory and populations from threats across all altitudes and speeds.
Could Europe defend itself without America?
European nations would likely mount a robust defence, but what about a protracted conflict?
HENSOLDT extends Eurofighter radar contract by €350m
The extension follows approval by the German and Spanish Ministries of Defence and commissions further development tasks by Airbus Defence and Space.
Russian drone strikes Chernobyl, fire extinguished
A Russian drone has struck the radiation shelter over the damaged reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
Britain’s new Protector drone moves closer to service
The 'Protector RG1' drone has successfully completed a UK-based test flight from RAF Waddington
British surveillance aircraft and jets keep an eye on Russia
A Royal Air Force RC-135 surveillance aircraft, escorted by two Typhoon fighter jets, deployed today over the Black Sea to monitor Russian forces in occupied Ukraine.
British maritime patrol aircraft scouring Baltic Sea
A Royal Air Force P-8 Poseidon is currently on operations over the Baltic Sea as part of the NATO-led Baltic Sentry mission to monitor undersea infrastructure and keep an eye on Russia's 'shadow fleet'.
UK eyes maritime role for new Protector drones
The advanced unmanned air system, designed to enhance the UK's surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities, is also being considered for a maritime role in the Northern Atlantic and Arctic regions.
NATO aircraft ‘find and target’ in exercise over Baltic
Nations involved in the exercise included Denmark, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Airbus secures development work on French patrol aircraft
The new aircraft, the A321 Maritime Patrol Aircraft, is intended to replace the French Navy’s 'Atlantique 2' fleet, with an operational timeframe expected between 2030 and 2040.
