UK to launch drone competition in 2026
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that a new competition for “novel uncrewed aerial systems” will begin in early 2026.
UK to start building Octopus interceptor drones for Ukraine
The United Kingdom will begin producing advanced air defence interceptor drones for Ukraine within weeks.
Turkey signs £8bn deal for British Typhoon jets
The United Kingdom and Turkey have signed a deal worth up to £8 billion for 20 Typhoon fighter jets, securing around 20,000 British jobs and the largest UK fighter export in nearly two decades.
Lockheed secures $233m for infrared tracking systems
Lockheed Martin has received a $233 million contract to deliver its IRST21 Block II infrared search and track systems to the US Navy and Air National Guard, according to the company.
South Korea awards $2.26bn for new early warning aircraft
L3Harris Technologies has secured a contract worth more than $2.26 billion to deliver a fleet of modified Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft for the Republic of Korea Air Force.
RAF units train in Norway to boost nuclear readiness
Royal Air Force specialists have taken part in NATO’s main air-focused counter-chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (C-CBRN) exercise in Norway.
British forces test Falklands air defences in major exercise
Saab’s UK subsidiary BlueBear supported a British Army air defence exercise in the Falkland Islands, designed to test reaction times and command systems in a demanding operational environment.
US approves £1bn missile sale to Germany for F-35 jets
The United States has approved a potential sale of AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) to Germany, in a deal valued at around £1 billion, according to the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency.
US seeks to sharpen air dominance through major drill
The US Air Force has begun one of its largest recurring air-to-air combat exercises, Checkered Flag 26-1, at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida.
Former defence procurement minister to head up Boeing UK
Boeing has appointed former UK Minister of State for Defence Procurement Sir Jeremy Quin as president of Boeing UK & Ireland.
