Russian jets breach NATO airspace
Lithuania has accused Russia of violating its airspace after a Sukhoi Su-30 fighter and an Ilyushin Il-78 refuelling aircraft crossed into Lithuanian territory from Kaliningrad on Thursday.
Three ‘Airlander 10’ aircraft reserved for military use
Hybrid Air Vehicles has announced the reservation of three Airlander 10 hybrid aircraft for military applications, marking the first defence order from the company’s $3.7 billion military pipeline.
UK, Germany deepen with sub-hunting pact from Scotland
In the coming months, a German Navy P-8A will operate from Lossiemouth for the first time, ahead of joint anti-submarine missions in the North Atlantic.
Inside Britain’s most advanced military optics facility
We went behind the scenes at Thales UK’s optronics site in Glasgow, where the same people who build periscopes and sighting systems for the armed forces are also opening paths into engineering for young people across the city.
Britain assessing options for future Hawk jet replacement
The UK is planning a Hawk T2 jet trainer replacement as part of its £3.8bn flying training system, which trains around 650 aircrew at any one time across the RAF, Royal Navy and Army.
UK has plans to rapidly expand military pilot numbers
Britain has contingency plans in place to "rapidly increase the number of front-line pilots in the RAF if required".
RAF Astra reform cited in review of defence regulations
Astra’s work has included reforming maintenance procedures, accelerating parts delivery through digital tracking, and introducing automation and data tools.
UK looking at using Protector drones alongside P-8
The UK is evaluating options to integrate the RAF’s newly operational Protector remotely piloted aircraft with the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol fleet.
Healey: Hard power focus as UK gains drone shootdown powers
Defence Secretary John Healey warns of “a new era of threat”, announcing new powers to down unidentified drones over UK military sites and pledging an age of “hard power, strong alliances and sure diplomacy” to secure Europe.
Progress on Chinook Extended Range certification
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Chinook Capability Sustainment Programme remains on track, following earlier concerns highlighted by the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) regarding certification risks for tranche one of the project.
