Progress on European Common Radar System Mk2 programme
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the European Common Radar System Mk2 (ECRS Mk2) programme remains on schedule, with initial flight tests of the prototype successfully completed and development of the production-standard radar continuing as planned.
Limit set on Commonwealth recruitment despite high interest
The annual cap for recruiting non-British Commonwealth citizens into the UK Armed Forces remains fixed at 1,350 individuals across all services, despite a significant surge in applications in recent years.
MOD backs UK weapons output, no new sites confirmed yet
The Ministry of Defence has reiterated its commitment to expanding domestic weapons manufacturing as part of its wider Defence Industrial Strategy, while stopping short of identifying new specific locations for future production facilities
Britain ‘stepping up’ in fight against Houthi in Yemen
Defence Secretary John Healey told Parliament "the US continues to be the UK’s closest security ally, they are stepping up in the Red Sea – we are alongside them".
British jets conduct air strikes on Houthi facilities
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4s took part in a joint operation with US forces targeting a Houthi military facility in Yemen yesterday.
RAF aircraft retirement dates revealed
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the projected retirement dates for all Royal Air Force aircraft, offering a long-term view of future fleet transitions as part of the UK’s evolving air power strategy.
Commando drone project to boost Arctic combat power
Through the DroneWorx initiative, the integration of drones is becoming a significant force multiplier within Commando operations — enhancing situational awareness, reach, and agility on the battlefield.
Radakin: Royal Navy growing, RAF steady, Army shrinking
Britain’s Chief of the Defence Staff has acknowledged that the Armed Forces are continuing to shrink by “about two to three hundred” personnel each month, but expressed cautious optimism that the trend is beginning to stabilise.
Australia buying hundreds of AMRAAM missiles in $1bn deal
The United States State Department has approved a Foreign Military Sale to Australia involving hundreds of AIM-120C and AIM-120D 'Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles' (AMRAAMs).
Future training jet options still being assessed
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that multiple options for the future of UK fast jet pilot training remain under active review.
