UK F-35 plans clarified, but no timeline for 138 jets
The 138 F-35 target, first set over a decade ago, remains on the books, but with no defined pathway or date.
Kerala Tourism pokes fun at stranded British F-35B
The official tourism board of Kerala in India has taken a light-hearted jab at an unusual guest lingering on its soil, a British F-35B stealth fighter, which has been grounded in southern India since June.
Britain reportedly interested in Aussie ‘super radar’
Australia's over-the-horizon radar can track aircraft and ships up to 3,000km away. Now Britain is reportedly eyeing the tech after Canada jumped the queue.
British F-35B stealth jet remains grounded in India
The aircraft remains under British military control at all times.
UK court rejects bid to halt export of F-35 parts to Israel
A legal challenge to Britain's continued participation in the F-35 fighter jet programme, brought by the Palestinian NGO Al-Haq, has been dismissed in full by the High Court in London.
Britain accelerating development of powerful laser weapons
The UK has confirmed a significant acceleration of its directed energy weapons programmes.
Leonardo bags Merlin MK4 life extension contract
Leonardo Helicopters has been awarded a £14.6 million to assess how best to extend the service life of the Royal Navy’s fleet of Merlin MK4 helicopters into the 2040s.
RAF bases under threat amid Palestine Action escalation
Telegraph journalists infiltrated a recent online planning meeting in which members allegedly discussed forming autonomous cells to conduct covert actions against defence contractors and military sites.
UK ‘committed’ to E-7 Wedgetail as oversight continues
The Ministry of Defence has stated the strategic importance of the E-7 Wedgetail early warning aircraft, while confirming that the programme remains under regular scrutiny to assess cost-effectiveness and ensure accountability.
British attack helicopters ‘open fire’ across Europe
British Army attack helicopter crews are conducting live-fire and tactical manoeuvres alongside NATO allies in northern Europe as part of Operation Razoredge, the UK’s major summer deployment across the continent.
