French-German air transport squadron moves U.S. Marines
A U.S. Marine Corps rifle company has been airlifted in the Arctic by a joint French-German air transport squadron for the first time.
US C-17 completes first nuclear microreactor airlift
U.S. Air Force personnel, including reservists from the 419th Fighter Wing, have supported the first military airlift of a transportable micro-nuclear reactor.
BAE to upgrade U-2 defensive system
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract to modernise and sustain the AN/ALQ-221 Advanced Defensive System on the U.S. Air Force’s U-2 reconnaissance aircraft.
BAE develops rapid counter-drone system for UK and allies
New software-led system aims to reduce reliance on costly missiles against drone threats.
Major defence projects slipping as delays mount
Even where costs appear contained, delays can erode capability, disrupt planning and drive further expense over time.
Hundreds of jobs to be created at Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Ryanair expansion backed by public funding will grow maintenance capacity and apprenticeships at Scottish airport.
UK open to expanding GCAP as Poland signals interest
The United Kingdom is open in principle to expanding the GCAP jet project to additional nations, Defence Secretary John Healey told the UK Defence Journal, as Poland signals interest in joining the effort.
Russian fighter jet breaches NATO airspace
A Russian Su-30 fighter jet crossed into Estonian airspace near Vaindloo Island say Estonian authorities.
US bombers avoid European airspace on Iran bombing runs
Flight tracking data shows B-1 operations from the UK avoiding mainland Europe on their way to strike Iran.
Boeing ‘troubled partner’ on Wedgetail delays
Boeing was described as a troubled partner during evidence on delays to the UK Wedgetail airborne early warning programme.
