QinetiQ awarded $47m to support defence aviation safety
QinetiQ has been awarded a AUD$47 million contract to support the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA), aimed at enhancing aviation safety across Australia’s defence sector.
Swedish Gripens join NATO Air Policing for first time
This deployment to Poland signifies a further deepening of Sweden’s operational integration within NATO.
US pays operational costs at bases owned by UK confirms MOD
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the United States does not pay traditional rent for access to British military facilities, but instead covers the full operational costs under a long-standing cost-sharing agreement.
No ‘alternative to NATO’ warns Alliance chief
Washington’s expectation is clear: European Allies and Canada must continue to step up and share the burden of collective defence.
MOD progresses Merlin helicopter fleet extension to 2040
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Royal Navy’s Merlin helicopter Out-of-Service Date Extension Programme remains on track, with formal approvals progressing through standard departmental processes.
An update on Britain’s F-35 stealth jet fleet
The UK's F-35B Lightning II programme is entering a pivotal phase.
UK jet trainer replacement pending Defence Review
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that no decisions have been made on the replacement of the UK’s jet trainer aircraft, with ministers awaiting the outcome of the ongoing Strategic Defence Review before committing to a way forward.
UK A400M fleet sees availability rise after MOD overhaul
Aircraft availability now stands at an average of ten aircraft per day—meeting the current target—and marks a 66% improvement on financial year 2021–22 and a 26% improvement on 2022–23.
Royal Navy Wildcat flown to Middle East on C-17
A Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter has been delivered to the Middle East by a Royal Air Force C-17 Globemaster, supporting the ongoing deployment of HMS Lancaster as part of Operation Kipion.
Healey rejects ‘Brexit rhetoric’ during tension in Commons
Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge questioned the strength of UK–France defence cooperation in the Commons this week.
