U.S. Generals urge Congress: fund F-35s, restore E-7
A group of retired US Air Force generals has issued a rare and urgent appeal to Congress, warning that proposed cuts to combat aircraft procurement threaten deterrence and operational readiness at a time of mounting global tension.
British drone conducts air strike in Syria against terrorist
A Royal Air Force Reaper remotely piloted aircraft has eliminated an Islamic State terrorist in north-western Syria.
America deploys B-52s to Pacific to deter aggression
The United States has deployed B-52H Stratofortress bombers to Guam as part of a Bomber Task Force operation aimed at reinforcing strategic deterrence across the Indo-Pacific.
MOD launches helicopter emissions testing amid safety review
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that it is conducting a new programme of exhaust emissions testing across the UK’s in-service helicopter fleet.
Britain eyes mass drone adoption in £5bn defence overhaul
The UK government has confirmed that drones and other autonomous systems will be adopted “in high numbers” across the British Armed Forces.
Audit reveals UK’s F-35 readiness lags behind global fleet
The Ministry of Defence is failing to meet its own targets for the availability of F-35 stealth jets, with mission-ready rates consistently falling short, according to a new report by the National Audit Office.
F-35 flying without key weapons as UK hunts interim options
The UK’s frontline F-35 stealth fighter jets are unable to carry their intended missiles and are being forced to rely on stopgap weapons with limited range, according to a new report.
NAO warns of serious capability gaps in UK F-35 programme
The Ministry of Defence’s flagship F-35 stealth fighter jet programme is facing significant operational and financial shortfalls, according to a new report by the National Audit Office (NAO).
Less than 3% of Afghan ARAP applicants accepted in 2025
New data from the Ministry of Defence shows that only a small fraction of Afghan applicants to the UK's relocation scheme have been granted eligibility so far this year.
New RAF E-7 Wedgetail aircraft conducts fresh test flight
The Royal Air Force’s first E-7 Wedgetail aircraft, designated WT001, has completed another system validation flight, the service confirmed today.
