UK helicopter delay raises concerns over industrial base
Questions over the future of the new medium lift helicopter programme were raised in Parliament today, amid warnings that continued uncertainty could undermine sovereign aerospace capability and the defence supply chain.
British forces to get new anti-drone powers
Defence personnel are to be granted new legal powers to counter drones near military sites, following a sharp rise in reported incidents around UK bases.
U.S. Marines select Anduril Bolt-M for OPF-L fielding
The award follows a 13-month testing and evaluation period in which Anduril supplied more than 250 Bolt-M systems to the U.S. Marine Corps.
Massive US air build-up across Europe and Middle East
A surge in US military air activity across Europe and the Middle East is underway alongside rising tensions with Iran, with open-source tracking showing increased tanker, transport, and support aircraft movements over recent days.
RAF-led Project BOYD to explore AI-driven planning
Project BOYD is a Royal Air Force-led initiative focused on using artificial intelligence to accelerate and improve military command and control decision-making.
Royal Navy tests helicopter-led drone targeting in UK first
Royal Navy Wildcat helicopters have for the first time used live data from multiple uncrewed systems to identify and target a moving vehicle during trials in the UK.
NATO carried out 500 air intercepts in 2025
NATO air forces carried out more than 500 scrambles during 2025 as part of the Alliance air policing mission, according to figures released by Allied Air Command.
Protector drone still short of IOC despite deployment
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the MQ-9B Protector has not yet reached Initial Operating Capability, despite the original estimate that this would take place in 2025.
Eurofighter Typhoon fleet passes one million flying hours
The Eurofighter Typhoon fleet has surpassed one million flying hours.
MPs hear calls to back Scottish aero skills at Prestwick
Industry representatives have urged stronger public-sector support for Scottish aerospace and defence sector, warning that future skills and jobs depend on sustained government backing, according to evidence heard by the Scottish Affairs Committee.
