The UK will provide a further GBP 100 million in air defence support to Ukraine, aimed at protecting cities and critical infrastructure from ongoing Russian attacks, according to the government.

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More than 25,000 personnel from over a dozen NATO nations have taken part in a major Arctic exercise spanning Norway, Sweden and Finland, as allied forces tested their ability to operate in high-intensity scenarios in extreme conditions.

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Leonardo has formed a partnership with UK scale-up Uplift360 to develop recycled carbon fibre from defence platforms and production waste, as part of efforts to strengthen supply chain resilience and reduce reliance on virgin materials.

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Dutch F-35A fighters have deployed to the United States for their largest-ever training detachment, flying alongside US Air Force aircraft in a high-intensity exercise focused on integrated combat operations.

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RAF Typhoon fighter jets have deployed to Romania to lead a NATO air policing mission as part of Operation Biloxi 2026, according to the Royal Air Force.

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BAE Systems has been awarded a GBP 95 million Ministry of Defence contract to deliver mitigation solutions aimed at protecting UK air defence radar performance from the impact of offshore wind farms, the UK Defence Journal understands.

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The Royal Air Force currently has 485 fixed-wing aircraft in service, with 86 undergoing long-term maintenance and 27 held in storage.

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UK forces down Iranian drones as operations intensify, with 14 shot in one night and RAF jets passing 850+ hours in the region.

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The UK and Turkey have signed a multi-billion-pound training and support agreement for Typhoon fighter jets.

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Delays to the Defence Investment Plan are risking the permanent loss of critical industrial skills, with trade unions warning MPs that once workers leave the sector, they are unlikely to return.

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