Starmer authorises US use of British bases for defensive strikes

The Prime Minister has confirmed that the United Kingdom will allow the United States to use British bases for specific and limited defensive purposes.

British jet shoots down Iranian drone near Qatar

A Royal Air Force Typhoon operating from Qatar has shot down an Iranian drone heading towards Qatari territory.

Iranian missiles shot down near British base

Two Iranian missiles were fired in the direction of Cyprus but were intercepted, Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed.

British jets in the air in defensive action over Middle East

British fast jets are flying as part of regional defensive operations in the Middle East, the Defence Secretary has confirmed, following US and Israeli strikes against Iran.

Attack launched against Iran as explosions rock Tehran

Explosions have been reported in Tehran after Israel confirmed it had launched strikes against Iran, with US officials later saying American forces are also participating in the operation.

Massive surge of American F-15 jets heads to UK

A significant movement of United States Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles is underway towards the United Kingdom.

Russia caught launching drones at French aircraft carrier

The Swedish Armed Forces have confirmed that a Russian drone was observed taking off from the Russian signals intelligence vessel Zhigulevsk in the Oresund, during the visit of the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to Malmö.

UK confirms new Chinooks to get aerial refuelling equipment

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the RAF’s incoming Chinook H-47(ER) helicopters will be fitted with full air-to-air refuelling capability.

British paratroopers drop into France

British paratroopers have been landing in France as part of Exercise ORION 26, joining their French counterparts in a large-scale airborne operation designed to test rapid reaction forces under NATO scenarios.

Unite hails Leonardo helicopter award as victory for workers

Unite has described the government decision to award the New Medium Helicopter contract to the Leonardo Yeovil facility as a tremendous victory for aerospace workers.