MOD launches second phase of Envoy contract
The Ministry of Defence has launched a tender for the second phase of its Command Support Air Transport (CSAT) Recapitalisation Programme, aiming to secure in-service support and military adaptation of its Envoy IV aircraft through to 2037.
British tankers aid U.S. in Red Sea as allies face criticism
RAF Voyager tanker aircraft have been supporting American operations in the Red Sea, providing aerial refuelling to U.S. Navy strike aircraft conducting sustained combat...
QinetiQ awarded $47m to support defence aviation safety
QinetiQ has been awarded a AUD$47 million contract to support the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA), aimed at enhancing aviation safety across Australia’s defence sector.
Swedish Gripens join NATO Air Policing for first time
This deployment to Poland signifies a further deepening of Sweden’s operational integration within NATO.
US pays operational costs at bases owned by UK confirms MOD
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the United States does not pay traditional rent for access to British military facilities, but instead covers the full operational costs under a long-standing cost-sharing agreement.
No ‘alternative to NATO’ warns Alliance chief
Washington’s expectation is clear: European Allies and Canada must continue to step up and share the burden of collective defence.
MOD progresses Merlin helicopter fleet extension to 2040
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Royal Navy’s Merlin helicopter Out-of-Service Date Extension Programme remains on track, with formal approvals progressing through standard departmental processes.
An update on Britain’s F-35 stealth jet fleet
The UK's F-35B Lightning II programme is entering a pivotal phase.
UK jet trainer replacement pending Defence Review
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that no decisions have been made on the replacement of the UK’s jet trainer aircraft, with ministers awaiting the outcome of the ongoing Strategic Defence Review before committing to a way forward.
UK A400M fleet sees availability rise after MOD overhaul
Aircraft availability now stands at an average of ten aircraft per day—meeting the current target—and marks a 66% improvement on financial year 2021–22 and a 26% improvement on 2022–23.
