British ‘spy plane’ gathers intelligence near Russian forces
The RC-135 Rivet Joint’s ability to track Russian activity provides an invaluable advantage to Ukrainian forces.
Defence Secretary tightens ministerial access to helicopters
The Defence Secretary has significantly restricted the use of ministerial helicopter transport in an effort to reduce costs, according to the Minister of State for Defence, Maria Eagle.
Number of British forces personnel levels revealed
The UK Armed Forces currently have a combined full-time trained strength of 127,036 active personnel, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Defence.
RAF pilot numbers under scrutiny amid recruitment concerns
The Ministry of Defence has insisted that the number of Royal Air Force fighter pilots is sufficient to meet existing defence requirements, despite ongoing concerns over a shortfall in combat-ready personnel.
UK to review report on military collaboration with Israel
The UK Government has stated that it will review a recent report by the British Palestinian Committee on British military collaboration with Israel, but has not indicated any immediate policy changes in response.
Britain accelerating production of air defence missiles
France, Italy, and the United Kingdom have agreed to expand and accelerate the production of Aster missiles.
How much does it cost to train a Royal Air Force pilot?
The UK government has disclosed the costs associated with training Royal Air Force pilots and the current wait times for training slots.
UK strengthens counter-drone measures amid Russian threat
The UK is reinforcing its defences against potential drone attacks from Russia, with counter-Uncrewed Air Systems (C-UAS) capabilities forming a key part of national security efforts.
American B-52 bomber to fly low over Norwegian capital city
On Friday, a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress will conduct a low-altitude flyover of Akershus Fortress in Oslo at noon, escorted by Norwegian F-35s.
MOD awards £3.5m for radome maintenance
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £3.5 million contract to Brody Forbes Ltd for technical support and safety assurance of 23 radomes used for Air Traffic Management (ATM) and Air Defence (AD) radars.
