Three United States Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles have been shot down over Kuwait in what U.S. Central Command has described as an apparent friendly fire incident.

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British government hosts NATO leaders for nuclear talks

Senior NATO political and military leaders have gathered in the United Kingdom for high-level discussions on the role of the British nuclear deterrent and the wider nuclear posture maintaining Euro-Atlantic security.

Leonardo’s Colman hails UK AW149 deal, autonomy drive

Leonardo UK helicopter chief has welcomed the award of the New Medium Helicopter contract and continued investment in autonomous systems, describing the decision as a long-term commitment to both capability and industry.

Second American fighter jet comes down over Middle East

Kuwait has confirmed that a number of United States military aircraft have come down over the country this morning, with all crew members recovered safely.

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.

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British government hosts NATO leaders for nuclear talks

Senior NATO political and military leaders have gathered in the United Kingdom for high-level discussions on the role of the British nuclear deterrent and the wider nuclear posture maintaining Euro-Atlantic security.

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.

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Three American F-15 jets shot down in friendly fire

Three United States Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles have been shot down over Kuwait in what U.S. Central Command has described as an apparent friendly fire incident.

Leonardo’s Colman hails UK AW149 deal, autonomy drive

Leonardo UK helicopter chief has welcomed the award of the New Medium Helicopter contract and continued investment in autonomous systems, describing the decision as a long-term commitment to both capability and industry.

Second American fighter jet comes down over Middle East

Kuwait has confirmed that a number of United States military aircraft have come down over the country this morning, with all crew members recovered safely.

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.

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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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