Glasgow Prestwick Airport to host UK refuelling fleet
Glasgow Prestwick Airport will temporarily host the RAF's Voyager A330 refuelling fleet during major resurfacing works at RAF Brize Norton.
Sweden uses AI to fly Gripen jet in air combat test
Sweden has conducted a series of test flights using artificial intelligence (AI) to operate a Gripen E fighter jet in a simulated air combat environment, Saab has announced.
Marshall joins Northrop in bid for British Army air defence
Marshall has been named as a key UK supplier by Northrop Grumman in its proposal for the British Army’s next-generation ground-based air defence (GBAD)...
NATO jets to exercise near Finnish border with Russia
The United States, United Kingdom, France and Finland will take part in Atlantic Trident 25, a multinational air combat exercise set to run from 16 to 27 June 2025 in Finnish airspace.
U.S. to cancel E-7 Wedgetail in favour of space systems
The potential termination of the U.S. programme also carries implications for allied efforts.
Review team plays down UK air-launched nuclear weapons
Senior authors of the Strategic Defence Review have downplayed the idea of Britain acquiring air-launched tactical nuclear weapons, despite growing speculation that the UK is considering purchasing F-35A aircraft to enable such a capability.
NATO to boost missile defences 400%, allies to buy 700 F-35s
NATO Secretary General Rutte has announced new defence targets, including a 400% increase in missile defences and the collective purchase of at least 700 F-35 fighter jets by non-U.S. #NATO Allies.
UK signs support contract for new Protector drone fleet
The Ministry of Defence has signed a long-term logistics and sustainment contract with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) to support the Royal Air Force’s new fleet of Protector drones.
Meteor integration on F-35B delayed from 2027 to early 2030s
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the integration of the MBDA Meteor missile with the F-35B Lightning II has slipped again, with in-service capability now expected in the early 2030s.
UK exploring idea of F-35A purchase for NATO strike role
We’ve corrected our article: UK F-35A purchase intention not confirmed, but being considered based on requriements. Gov’t edited response after error suggested a firm shift.
