BAE Systems marks 1,000th THAAD Seeker delivery

BAE Systems has delivered its 1,000th infrared seeker for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor missile.

UK and Japan to accelerate new fighter jet project

Britain and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to the Global Combat Air Programme, pledging to accelerate progress on the next-generation fighter project.

New Medium Helicopter project downgraded to ‘amber’

Britain's New Medium Helicopter (NMH) programme has been downgraded from Green to Amber in the latest Government Major Projects Portfolio update, reflecting workforce shortages and uncertainty over the outcome of the competition.

UK E-7 Wedgetail programme could face further delays

The Ministry of Defence’s E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning programme has been once again assessed as "Red", reflecting continued challenges with schedule, budget and certification, the UK Defence Journal understands.

Japan to deploy F-15s to UK in historic first

Japan will deploy F-15J fighters to Europe and the UK for the first time, marking a major step in defence cooperation between Tokyo and London, the UK Defence Journal understands.

Rules tighten UK drone restrictions around defence sites

A new Geeksvana video explains how the legislation is changing the rules for drone operators near military and defence industrial sites, and why the implications extend well beyond traditional flight restriction zones.

US Air Force flies new combat drone prototype

The U.S. Air Force has confirmed that its Collaborative Combat Aircraft, the YFQ-42A prototype, is conducting flight testing in California.

British Atlas aircraft to get new system to drop boats

IrvinGQ has been awarded a £25m contract to supply an advanced aerial delivery system for the RAF’s Atlas A400M transport aircraft.

Spike NLOS advances in U.S. Army strike missile contest

Lockheed Martin has announced that its Spike Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) missile system has been down selected by the U.S. Army for the Mobile-Long Range Precision Strike Missile (M-LRPSM) competition.

UK explores passive sensor for air defence network

The Ministry of Defence is seeking industry input on a forward area passive sensor for the Land Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) programme.

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