Can AERALIS reignite UK aerospace design with their trainer?
Unless a replacement for the Hawk is found quickly, the UK risks handing its world-famous aerobatic team an uncertain future—or even sending prospective fast-jet pilots abroad for training.
Canada’s ‘Air Base’ in Scotland – Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Quietly operating from the Scottish west coast, a growing Canadian military presence has transformed Prestwick into a key hub for transatlantic airlift, NATO logistics, and support to Ukraine.
Norway completes delivery of full F-35 fleet
Norway has become the first international partner nation to receive its full fleet of F-35A fighter jets.
Polish F-16s in Lithuania for NATO Air Policing mission
Polish F-16 fighter jets have deployed to Šiauliai Air Base in Lithuania to take over NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission.
UK and Australia to build next-gen Modular Weapons Systems
Officials have likened the programmes to ‘concept cars’ for weapons technology—demonstrators designed to trial and refine future battlefield systems before transitioning to full-scale production.
RAF jets scrambled after aircraft loses contact with ATC
RAF Lossiemouth has confirmed that Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) Typhoons were launched earlier today after a civilian aircraft failed to respond to air traffic control.
Huge £251m UK missile defence contract awarded to Chemring
Roke Manor Research, a subsidiary of Chemring Group, has been awarded a £251 million contract by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to lead a...
UK considers Typhoons, F-35s to support Ukraine peace plan
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that elements of the UK Armed Forces remain ready to support the formation of a Multinational Force for Ukraine.
UK open to Canadian involvement in new fighter jet project
The UK government has signalled its openness to future collaboration with Canada on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), the international effort to develop a next-generation fighter jet by 2035.
Royal Navy’s Merlin fleet in £165m support deal
The Ministry of Defence has signed a £165 million contract extension with Leonardo to maintain and sustain the Royal Navy’s fleet of 54 Merlin helicopters.
