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American F-15 jet comes down over Kuwait
Reports circulating online claim that a United States Air Force F-15 has crashed in Kuwait.
Britain orders 23 new AW149 helicopters
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed a deal with Leonardo that will see the AW149 selected under the New Medium Helicopter programme.
Iranian drone impact at British air base, no casualties
There has been an explosion caused by Iranian drone at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus.
Starmer authorises US use of British bases for defensive strikes
The Prime Minister has confirmed that the United Kingdom will allow the United States to use British bases for specific and limited defensive purposes.
British jet shoots down Iranian drone near Qatar
A Royal Air Force Typhoon operating from Qatar has shot down an Iranian drone heading towards Qatari territory.
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American forces sink Iranian warship
An Iranian Navy Jamaran-class warship has been struck by US forces during the opening phase of Operation Epic Fury.
British destroyer integrates with French carrier group
HMS Dauntless has been operating alongside the French Navy during exercise ORION 26, joining the carrier strike group centred on the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle.
UK warns of increasing Russian Arctic militarisation
The Ministry of Defence has reiterated concerns over Russia's growing military activity in the Arctic and High North, citing increased submarine operations and continued investment in regional bases and air defence systems.
UK to run three exercises at Oman hub in 2026-27
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that three training exercises are planned at the UK Oman-based hub in the 2026-27 financial year, as the facility continues its transition into a broader tri-service site.
UK commits funding to testing Atlantic Bastion concept
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that GBP 14 million in combined government and industry funding has already been committed this year to testing and development work under the Atlantic Bastion programme.
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Drone strike at British air base on Cyprus
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that British forces are responding to what it described as a suspected drone strike at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus.
American F-15 jet comes down over Kuwait
Reports circulating online claim that a United States Air Force F-15 has crashed in Kuwait.
Britain orders 23 new AW149 helicopters
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed a deal with Leonardo that will see the AW149 selected under the New Medium Helicopter programme.
Iranian drone impact at British air base, no casualties
There has been an explosion caused by Iranian drone at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus.
Starmer authorises US use of British bases for defensive strikes
The Prime Minister has confirmed that the United Kingdom will allow the United States to use British bases for specific and limited defensive purposes.
LAND NEWS
Britih Army training activity in Germany climbs again
The Ministry of Defence has published a ten-year breakdown of training activity at the Land Regional Hub Germany, outlining how many field training exercises have taken place at the site each year.
UK weapon manufacturing major aim for Project Grayburn
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Project GRAYBURN, the British Army's future small arms programme, remains in its concept phase and does not yet have a defined measure of "export potential".
Finland courts UK defence ties with Arctic-proven space tech
Finland has showcased its aerospace and defence capabilities in London as Helsinki seeks deeper cooperation with the United Kingdom on resilient European space and security technologies.
Global defence spending hits 2.63 trillion dollars
Global defence spending rose to USD 2.63 trillion in 2025, up 2.5 per cent year on year, as great power rivalry and national insecurity continued to drive military investment, according to the latest edition of The Military Balance published by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS).
Trial helps accelerate next gen atomic clock for UK military
A trial led by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has supported the development of next-generation atomic clock tech.
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