Ukraine lessons shaping UK force and munitions plans
The Ministry of Defence has outlined how lessons from the war in Ukraine are influencing changes to British military capability, doctrine and supply chain resilience.
Oxford firm selected for military pilot training deal
Leading Edge Aviation has been selected to deliver multi-engine pilot training for the Ministry of Defence under a contract worth approximately GBP 1.8 million, though the deal has not yet been formally signed.
Man arrested after US military plane damaged in Ireland
A man has been arrested at Shannon Airport in Ireland after allegedly entering a restricted area and damaging a US military aircraft on Saturday morning.
UK to procure Skyhammer anti-drone weapons from start-up
The UK is set to procure a new interceptor designed to counter drone threats, with a British start-up expected to supply systems to both UK forces and Gulf partners.
US drone declares emergency, drops from 52,000ft over Gulf
A US Navy MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft appears to have declared an in-flight emergency over the Persian Gulf before rapidly losing altitude.
Typhoon tests low-cost weapon against drone threats
A Eurofighter Typhoon has test-fired a low-cost precision weapon designed to counter uncrewed aerial systems.
South Korean pilots to train at UK test pilot school
QinetiQ's Empire Test Pilots' School has signed a training agreement with the Republic of Korea Air Force, bringing South Korean students to the UK's oldest test pilot school for the first time.
BAE Systems to quadruple THAAD seeker production
BAE Systems has signed a seven-year agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense to significantly expand production of the infrared seeker used in the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor missile.
Massive ‘dog fight’ concludes over Britain
The Royal Air Force has hosted its biannual Cobra Warrior exercise, bringing together allied air forces from Germany and Poland for high-end tactical air training in the United Kingdom.
British Army receives new helicopters in Brunei
The British Army has taken delivery of two Airbus H145 Jupiter HC Mk2 helicopters in Brunei as part of a GBP 148 million Ministry of Defence programme, the UK Defence Journal understands.
