UK and Germany push plans for long-range strike missiles

The UK and Germany have held talks on jointly developing a new deep precision strike missile capable of ranges exceeding 2,000 kilometres, the Ministry of Defence stated.

BAE completes design review for missile warning satellites

BAE Systems has completed the Preliminary Design Review for a U.S. Space Force programme to develop a constellation of missile warning and tracking satellites in medium Earth orbit.

RAF Regiment trains in Arctic ahead of Cold Response

RAF Regiment personnel have completed Arctic warfare training in Norway as part of preparations for Exercise Cold Response 2026.

Apache attack helicopters fly up River Clyde in Glasgow

Two British Army Apache attack helicopters were seen flying along the River Clyde and across parts of Glasgow and East Kilbride during routine training activity.

Army explores new vehicle-mounted counter-drone system

The Ministry of Defence has launched early market engagement with industry on a new armoured vehicle-mounted counter-drone capability as part of the Army’s Land Ground Based Air Defence programme.

Royal Marines train with emergency services in stadium

Royal Marines from 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group have taken part in a joint training exercise with emergency services at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, practising responses to a simulated firearms incident.

Lossiemouth in Scotland among top Russian sabotage targets

Russian sabotage targeting RAF Lossiemouth could disable NATO maritime patrol aircraft and give submarines greater freedom of manoeuvre in the North Atlantic, MPs have been told.

Leonardo targets huge revenue boost by 2030

Italian aerospace and defence group Leonardo has outlined plans to significantly expand orders, revenue and profitability by the end of the decade as part of an updated industrial strategy covering the period from 2026 to 2030, according to the company.

American KC-135 tanker lost during operation over Iraq

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 aerial refuelling aircraft has been lost over Iraq during ongoing military operations in the region, according to U.S. Central Command.

New NATO air defence missile to follow spiral model

A new low-cost surface-to-air missile being developed with European allies will initially be fielded with a minimum deployable capability before being upgraded through successive improvements.