British and American Gulf mine warfare forces link up for exercise
The Royal Navy's Middle East mine warfare force of five ships and a command team were committed alongside unmanned American boats and the minehunter USS Gladiator.
Defence Secretary: Britain must ‘deal with’ North Korean missiles
In an interview with the Evening Standard, Gavin Williamson stressed that North Korea was a real threat to the UK.
European Defence Pact launched in first steps towards a defence union, UK decides not to take part
The European Commission yesterday welcomed the decision adopted today by the European Council formally establishing Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO).
Argentine sub was ‘chased by British helicopter’ says family member despite Britain not having any anti-submarine helicopters in the area
The Ministry of Defence has said the woman's story is 'completely untrue', understandable given the fact Britain doesn't operate any anti-submarine helicopters in the South Atlantic.
British firm QinetiQ emulates drone threat for Royal Canadian Navy
British firm QinetiQ has introduced a new service to the Royal Canadian Navy by emulating the threat posed to large naval vessels by small multi-rotor drones.
Dispute in German defence Ministry over choice of Typhoon or F-35 to replace Tornado
Earlier in the year, German defence ministry sources appeared to favour the F-35 to replace Tornado but now some have spoken out in favour of Typhoon
Production started on first Typhoon jets for Kuwait
Following the 2016 signature of the contract to supply 28 Typhoons to Kuwait, production has now started.
Qatar agrees contract for Typhoon aircraft
BAE Systems and Qatar have agreed a contract for 24 Typhoon jets.
Zapad 2017: Flashpoint of a new Cold War between West and Russia?
The latest Russian exercise named 'Zapad-2017' are symptomatic of a wider geopolitical conflict we are currently seeing in Europe.
Israel declares their F-35 fleet combat capable
The Israel Air Force declared its F-35 fleet operationally capable this week.
