Canada to buy 216 AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles in £208m deal
The package also includes additional equipment such as Active Optical Target Detectors, COMSEC chips, missile containers, training aids, and missile software.
British firm hits key milestone in hypersonic engine test
The test progressed to Mach 3.5, matching the airspeed record of the SR-71, the fastest air-breathing aircraft ever built.
British stealth fighters given NATO accreditation
The Royal Air Force's Lightning force has successfully passed its NATO accreditation, enabling it to hold Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) duties in Iceland for the first time.
Japan purchases two SeaGuardian drones from General Atomics
The SeaGuardian is a medium-altitude, long-endurance drone capable of flying for 24 hours or more.
UK, US and Australia trial AI-enabled killer drones
Australia, the UK, and the US recently conducted trials using AI-enabled uncrewed aerial vehicles designed to enhance military operations by allowing human operators to locate, disable, and destroy ground targets.
Poland to buy 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache helicopters
This acquisition positions Poland as the largest operator of the Apache helicopter outside of the United States, making it the 19th nation to add the AH-64E to its arsenal.
NATO to boosting recon capabilities to counter Russia
NATO is set to enhance its Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Force (NISRF) with additional capabilities following decisions made at the recent Washington Summit.
Lack of Irish defence ‘back door threat to UK’ says report
A report published by Policy Exchange – backed by former Defence Secretaries - sets out how "Irish security freeloading" requires the UK to rediscover the strategic importance of Northern Ireland to its national security.
Israel embarks on $20bn shopping spree for American weapons
The purchases include 50 F-15IA jets, upgrades for 25 F-15I aircraft, 30 AMRAAM missiles, 50,000 mortar rounds, 32,739 tank shells, and a fleet of modified tactical vehicles.
UK accelerates hypersonic missile development with £1bn plan
The United Kingdom is accelerating its efforts to develop a homegrown hypersonic missile, aiming to keep pace with global powers like China, Russia, and the United States.
