Sir Tom Hunter questions SNP defence stance on business show
Business figures Sir Tom Hunter and Lord Willie Haughey discussed defence, cyber threats, and Scotland’s role in the UK’s defence economy during this week’s Go Radio Business Show.
MOD publishes report on responsible military AI
Each major organisation within the MoD has now appointed a Responsible AI Senior Officer (RAISO) to oversee compliance with AI ethical principles.
FPDA nations train with UK carrier group in Bersama Lima
Nations from the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) have gathered in Malaysia for Exercise Bersama Lima 2025, a multilateral training activity focused on strengthening regional security through combined air, sea, and land operations, according to the Royal Air Force.
Raytheon’s new F/A-18 EW system clears key review
The ADVEW system is intended to give the Super Hornet improved detection and countermeasure capabilities.
NATO hosts Partner Air Chiefs’ Conference at Ramstein
The agenda included updates on Agile Combat Employment (ACE), countering unmanned aerial vehicles (C-UAVs), and military partnerships.
RAF A400 makes first landing on Jan Mayen in NATO airlift
A Royal Air Force A400M Atlas has conducted the first-ever landing on the volcanic island of Jan Mayen, Norway, delivering a U.S. Marine Corps Joint Light Tactical Vehicle.
QinetiQ US to help design Army’s next-gen FALCONS sensor
QinetiQ US has been selected to support the U.S. Army in shaping specifications for the Future Advanced Long-range Common Optical/Netted-fires Sensor (FALCONS) system.
Sikorsky wins $10.8B deal for up to 99 CH-53K helos
Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky division has been awarded a $10.855 billion contract to build up to 99 CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopters for the U.S. Marine Corps, according to the company.
Thailand orders Airbus A330 MRTT+ for refuelling and medevac
The Royal Thai Air Force has placed an order for an Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport Plus (MRTT+).
US, French refuelling trials extend E-2D Hawkeye reach
The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye has achieved a milestone in cooperative airpower by completing in-flight refuelling with three French tanker platforms for the first time, the UK Defence Journal understands.
