RAF tankers not assisting Israeli operations, confirms MOD
The Ministry of Defence has clarified the purpose of RAF-operated tanker flights from RAF Akrotiri in response to an unusual Freedom of Information (FOI) request.
Thales expands laser guided rocket production five-fold
The new production capacity aims to strengthen Europe's ammunition capabilities, with the rocket being a NATO-standard 70-mm calibre currently used in Ukraine.
Saab signs for third GlobalEye early warning aircraft
The contract will see the delivery of the aircraft between 2024 and 2029, according to a recent press release.
NATO early warning aircraft monitoring Ukrainian airspace
"Officially, intelligence is only sent to NATO nations, but everyone knows that some of these nations share the information with Ukraine, enabling them to counter incoming attacks."
Black Hawk modernisation sees new T901 turbine engines
The T901 engine is designed to boost the helicopter’s power by 50%, improve fuel efficiency, and extend its operational lifespan well into the 2070s.
Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet upgrades ahead of schedule
Boeing has announced the early completion and delivery of the first two Service Life Modification (SLM) F/A-18 Block III Super Hornets to the U.S. Navy.
NATO to unveil new ‘Allied Reaction Force’ next month
NATO is set to unveil its new Allied Reaction Force (ARF) on Monday, 1st July 2024, as part of a significant enhancement to its strategy of deterring Russia.
Ukraine destroys Russian UAV base, claims 120 drones says UK
Ukraine continues to successfully deny Russia the ability to establish control over Ukrainian airspace.
NATO jets ‘wings of freedom’ protecting Euro-Atlantic area
NATO members have over 22,000 military aircraft in 2024, with around 7,000 of these being non-combat helicopters. A further 3,275 units were fighter jets or interceptors.
MOD issues tender for Link 16 Network Management System
The Ministry of Defence has announced a tender for the procurement and support of a Link 16 Network Monitoring and Management System and a Joint Range Extension Applications Protocol (JREAP) Network Monitoring System.
