UK-Germany strike missile plans lack detail
Plans for a new long-range strike missile jointly developed by the UK and Germany remain in the early conceptual stage, with key technical decisions yet to be finalised.
MOD confirms Puma gap fix as H145s prep for 2026 ops
The Ministry of Defence has responded to concerns over a potential capability gap following the retirement of Puma helicopters in Cyprus and Brunei, confirming mitigation measures are in place until their replacements—the Airbus H145 Jupiter HC2—become fully operational in 2026.
UK to advance £10.8m torpedo upgrade for Poseidon fleet
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed its intent to award a direct procurement contract worth £10.8 million for the integration of the British-made Sting Ray Mod 1 lightweight torpedo onto the Royal Air Force’s Poseidon P-8 maritime patrol aircraft.
British Typhoon jets intercept Russian spy plane
The Il-20M did not file a flight plan, failed to communicate with civilian air traffic control, and was not squawking—a standard procedure for aircraft identification.
Malaysia to receive 28 helicopters in deal with Leonardo
Malaysia is set to undertake one of its most extensive helicopter fleet overhauls in recent history, following the launch of a major programme between defence giant Leonardo and Malaysian aviation company Weststar.
MoD signals £42m contract for aircraft countermeasure support
The Ministry of Defence has published a pipeline notice for a £42 million in-service support contract covering key defensive systems used on UK military aircraft.
RAF tests global support capabilities in Auxilium Fort 2025
The Royal Air Force has launched Exercise Auxilium Fort 2025, a recurring training event designed to test the capabilities of its six Global Enablement forces.
MOD signals £559m airfield services Project HERA
The Ministry of Defence has issued an early pipeline notice for a major procurement under Project HERA, a wide-ranging programme expected to overhaul airfield services and technical support across 19 UK military sites.
NATO forces train to defend Estonia from aggression
The event involved more than 16,000 personnel from across land, air, and sea domains and is designed to enhance multi-domain interoperability, strengthen deterrence, and improve readiness across the alliance.
RAF supports multinational training during Swift Response
The RAF is supporting British Army Paratroopers with its A400M Atlas transport aircraft.
