Leonardo signs to restore Ukraine airspace infrastructure
Leonardo, Enav and the Ukrainian State Air Traffic Services Enterprise (UkSATSE) have signed a memorandum of cooperation to begin restoring Ukraine’s air traffic management system as part of a restoration and recovery plan.
Czech Republic orders Saab mobile air defence system
The deal includes mobile firing units based on the RBS 70 NG short-range missile system and Bolide missiles.
RAF conducts air operations in Guam
A Royal Air Force A400M Atlas aircraft from the UK’s Air Mobility Force has deployed to Andersen Air Force Base in Guam to participate in Exercise Mobility Guardian, a U.S.-led multinational training initiative.
Innovation and SMEs – What to expect at DSEI UK 2025
DSEI 2025 marks a turning point: not just bigger, but broader. With dual-use tech, SME-first access, and 100+ innovators across AI, quantum, and space, it’s a defence show re-engineered for a contested, fast-changing world. Director Grant Burgham explains why it matters.
RAF Wedgetail testing and support remains UK-based
Defence Minister Maria Eagle has confirmed that the RAF’s new E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft is flying under a standard Military Permit To...
UK-EU Defence partnership discussions continue
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed ongoing discussions with the European Union to implement the Security and Defence Partnership (SDP) announced in May, aimed at enhancing interoperability, mobility, and resilience across European and NATO-aligned defence structures.
UK to host expansion of German anti-drone firm Alpine Eagle
A German startup developing what it calls the world’s first airborne counter-drone system has announced plans to expand into the United Kingdom as part of a growing defence technology presence.
British ‘spy plane’ gathers intel on Russian forces
A British RC-135 Rivet Joint, the RAF’s premier signals intelligence aircraft, has once again been deployed on a critical reconnaissance mission over the Black Sea.
Typhoon jobs at Warton secured ‘well into the 2030s’ say Gov
The Ministry of Defence has pointed to rising export orders and long-term investment plans as evidence that Typhoon production at BAE Systems’ Warton facility is secure into the next decade.
Britain edges closer to huge Typhoon jet export to Turkey
The United Kingdom and Turkey have taken a significant step toward a multi-billion-pound export deal for Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets.
