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.
F135 engine surpasses one million flight hours
The F135 engine, which powers the F-35 Lightning II, has surpassed one million flight hours, marking a significant milestone in its operational history.
Sikorsky tests ‘Rotor Blown Wing’ drone
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has successfully tested a rotor blown wing drone that can transition between helicopter and airplane flight modes.
UK refuses to comment as US resumes Ukraine intel sharing
The UK government has refused to comment on whether the United States' recent pause in intelligence sharing with Ukraine affected British intelligence operations, including the use of RC-135W Rivet Joint aircraft.
American B-52s ‘bomb’ Sweden for first time
Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses have conducted the first live weapons drop in Sweden since the country joined NATO.
National Police Air Service orders seven H135 Helicopters
The UK’s National Police Air Service (NPAS) has placed a firm order for seven Airbus H135 helicopters as part of the initial phase of its fleet renewal programme.
Britain faces 800 missiles in biggest threat since Cold War
The UK must strengthen its missile defences to with up to 800 Russian missiles posing a danger to critical military infrastructure, according to a new report by the Council on Geostrategy.
