Anduril and Edge in Omen drone production push
Omen is a hover to cruise autonomous air vehicle that the partners say offers the endurance and payload of larger systems within a compact airframe.
British spy plane watches Russian forces near Black Sea
A Royal Air Force RC-135 surveillance aircraft was deployed today to monitor Russian forces in occupied Ukraine.
NATO hits right note using Taylor Swift in viral video
The world’s most powerful military alliance has struck a surprisingly positive chord online after using Taylor Swift’s 'The Fate of Ophelia' to underscore a montage of allied troops, aircraft, and ships operating in unison.
NATO warplanes gather in Italy for Falcon Strike 2025
NATO air forces have gathered in Italy for Exercise Falcon Strike 2025, a large-scale multinational air combat exercise hosted by the Italian Air Force and aimed at strengthening Allied readiness and interoperability.
U.S. Air Force approves Compass Call crew simulator
BAE Systems’ Compass Call Mission Crew Simulator has been approved for use by the U.S. Air Force, providing realistic training and mission rehearsal for crews operating the EA-37B electronic attack aircraft.
Raytheon UK to support UK Space Agency with orbital analysis
Raytheon UK has been awarded a contract to provide orbital analyst capability to the UK Space Agency in support of the nation’s Space Domain Awareness mission, the company stated.
UK confirms US control of nuclear weapons for F-35A role
The UK’s planned air-launched nuclear capability for its F-35A Lightning aircraft will rely on US-controlled weapons under NATO’s nuclear sharing arrangements, the Ministry of Defence reconfirmed.
RAF chief says legacy jets shaped today’s F-35 tactics
The Royal Air Force’s transition to fifth-generation air power is built on the legacy of aircraft such as the Harrier and Tornado, according to Air Chief Marshal Harv Smyth, who says lessons from those platforms continue to shape modern tactics.
Rolls-Royce leads UK project on smarter SAF deployment
Rolls-Royce is leading a new UK research initiative aimed at finding more effective ways to use sustainable aviation fuel to reduce both carbon and non-carbon emissions, the company stated.
Turkish Air Force C-130 crashes in Georgia, killing 20
A Turkish Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules transport aircraft crashed in eastern Georgia on 11 November, killing all 20 personnel on board after the aircraft broke up mid-flight, according to Turkish and Georgian officials.
