Audit reveals UK’s F-35 readiness lags behind global fleet
The Ministry of Defence is failing to meet its own targets for the availability of F-35 stealth jets, with mission-ready rates consistently falling short, according to a new report by the National Audit Office.
F-35 flying without key weapons as UK hunts interim options
The UK’s frontline F-35 stealth fighter jets are unable to carry their intended missiles and are being forced to rely on stopgap weapons with limited range, according to a new report.
NAO warns of serious capability gaps in UK F-35 programme
The Ministry of Defence’s flagship F-35 stealth fighter jet programme is facing significant operational and financial shortfalls, according to a new report by the National Audit Office (NAO).
Less than 3% of Afghan ARAP applicants accepted in 2025
New data from the Ministry of Defence shows that only a small fraction of Afghan applicants to the UK's relocation scheme have been granted eligibility so far this year.
New RAF E-7 Wedgetail aircraft conducts fresh test flight
The Royal Air Force’s first E-7 Wedgetail aircraft, designated WT001, has completed another system validation flight, the service confirmed today.
UK condemns record-breaking Russian drone strikes
The UK has sharply condemned Russia’s escalating campaign of aerial bombardment against Ukraine and accused the Kremlin of repeated violations of international law, including the use of chemical weapons on the battlefield.
Bell to build new VTOL X-plane with new rotor breakthrough
The project aims to revolutionise military air mobility by enabling high-speed operations without relying on runways.
Britain and France to develop new air to air missile
The UK and France will “jointly develop the next generation of beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles for our fighter jets,” according to the Lancaster House 2.0...
Leonardo Miysis DIRCM selected to defend German C-130J fleet
The German Air Force will equip its C-130J transport fleet with Leonardo’s Miysis Directed Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) system, following a competitive selection process led by Lockheed Martin.
UK accelerates drone approval process for military bases
The Ministry of Defence has streamlined the approval process for operating uncrewed aerial systems on UK military bases, with over 90% of applications now cleared in under 30 days.
