British and NATO aircraft gather intel on Russian forces

NATO and the United Kingdom have carried out a routine, visible intelligence-gathering presence over the Black Sea in recent hours, with surveillance aircraft operating at the same time on opposite sides of the Black Sea

Windracers and HITRANS expand drone cargo plans in Scotland

A British heavy-lift drone company has signed an agreement with a Scottish transport body aimed at expanding unmanned air cargo operations across the Highlands and Islands.

Huge boost to US air defence and cruise missile production

Raytheon has signed five major framework agreements aimed at significantly expanding production capacity for key missile systems, including Tomahawk cruise missiles, AMRAAM air-to-air missiles, and multiple variants of the Standard Missile family.

Britain sends stealth F-35s to Cyprus as Iran tensions rise

Britain has deployed a number of F-35B fighter jets to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus as tensions in the Middle East continue to rise.

Taiwan to receive Legion-ES IRST under Lockheed deal

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract by the U.S. government to produce IRST21 Legion-ES infrared search-and-track sensor systems for the Taiwanese Air Force.

Babcock teams with ASELSAN on RAF air defence training

Babcock has signed a memorandum of understanding with Turkish firm ASELSAN to explore a potential training system for the Royal Air Force under the Next Generation Operational Training (NGOT) programme.

NATO chief visits Ramstein air command

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has visited Allied Air Command (AIRCOM) in Ramstein, Germany, to observe their role in safeguarding NATO airspace and supporting deterrence measures, particularly along the Alliance's eastern flank.

French tanker refuels Swedish jets for NATO mission

A French A330 tanker aircraft has refuelled Swedish JAS-39 Gripen fighters between Norway and Iceland during a High North air activity linked to the NATO Icelandic Air Policing mission.

British fighter jets battle it out above desert

Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft have deployed to the United States for Exercise Red Flag 26-1, joining American and Australian forces in what is widely regarded as one of the most demanding air combat training events in the world.

Leonardo climbs UK Glassdoor best workplace rankings

Leonardo has been named as one of the Best Places to Work in the Glassdoor Employees Choice Awards 2026 for the second year running, the company stated.