UK A400M fleet sees availability rise after MOD overhaul
Aircraft availability now stands at an average of ten aircraft per day—meeting the current target—and marks a 66% improvement on financial year 2021–22 and a 26% improvement on 2022–23.
Royal Navy Wildcat flown to Middle East on C-17
A Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter has been delivered to the Middle East by a Royal Air Force C-17 Globemaster, supporting the ongoing deployment of HMS Lancaster as part of Operation Kipion.
Healey rejects ‘Brexit rhetoric’ during tension in Commons
Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge questioned the strength of UK–France defence cooperation in the Commons this week.
British fighter jets arrive in Poland to deter Russia
Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets have arrived at Malbork Air Base in Poland to begin 'Operation Chessman', part of NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing mission.
Qatar to buy MQ-9B drones in $1.96bn U.S. deal
The United States has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Qatar valued at approximately $1.96 billion, including eight MQ-9B drones and a wide array of advanced munitions and support systems.
America strikes Islamic State in Somalia
According to an initial assessment released by AFRICOM, the operation resulted in the deaths of multiple ISIS-Somalia fighters, with no civilian casualties reported.
Government responds to concerns over future of Hawk
The Defence Committee had strongly criticised the failure to maintain sovereign production capability for the Hawk jet.
Massive U.S. bomber buildup continues at Diego Garcia
The United States has now moved at least seven B-2A Spirit stealth bombers to Diego Garcia, significantly expanding its military presence at the remote British-controlled island in the Indian Ocean.
Massive American bomber build up suggests upcoming strike
A significant movement of US military assets to Diego Garcia has been observed in recent days, suggesting preparations for a major air operation.
US expands command & control training to RAF Waddington
For the first time, the U.S. Air Force’s premier operational-level planning course, the Command and Control Warrior Advanced Course (C2WAC), is being conducted outside the U.S. at RAF Waddington.
