Britain to retire fleet of Watchkeeper drones
The UK has announced the retirement of its Watchkeeper drones by March 2025 as part of a broader effort to modernise the Armed Forces and adapt to evolving threats.
UK, Italy, Japan advance next-gen fighter jet project
Defence Ministers from the UK, Italy, and Japan have announced significant progress in the trilateral Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), aimed at delivering a next-gen fighter aircraft by 2035.
F-35 jets not being scrapped, to remain ‘for decades’
The Government have confirmed that F-35 will serve as a "central component of the UK's Combat Air for decades to come," capable of operating from land and Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers.
Government prioritises strengthening UK air defences
Labour MP Damien Egan raised concerns about the state of the UK’s domestic air defences during a Parliamentary debate.
Northrop delivers Stand-in Attack Weapon missile to U.S.
Northrop Grumman has delivered the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) test missile to the U.S. Air Force,
No plans to use military helicopters for ministerial travel
The Ministry of Defence has clarified that military helicopters will not be used for routine ministerial transport after December 2024.
UK strengthens NATO missile defence efforts
The UK remains a key player in NATO’s missile defence strategy, say the Government, with a "focus on integration, modernisation, and support for allied nations".
MPs press on Storm Shadow use as Russia escalates war
MPs pressed Defence Secretary John Healey on the operational use of UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles and highlighted Russian escalation, including the deployment of North Korean troops in Ukraine.
L3Harris completes safety testing for F-16 EW system
L3Harris Technologies has successfully completed Safety of Flight (SOF) qualification for its Viper Shield electronic warfare system, designed for international F-16 fleets.
RAF marks 10 years of A400M Atlas transport service
The Royal Air Force is celebrating a decade of operations with the A400M Atlas transport aircraft.
