GCAP moves into full trilateral mode with GBP 686m contract for design of next-generation fighter jet for the UK, Italy and Japan.

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The United Kingdom and France have signed an agreement to begin studying a next-generation air-to-air missile to succeed Meteor, one of Europe’s most advanced beyond-visual-range weapons.

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The Ministry of Defence has downplayed reports that several F-35B Lightning II jets are currently unaccounted for on the flight line at a base.

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The UK is expanding its air defence footprint across the Middle East, deploying additional systems and extending fast jet operations as the conflict with Iran enters its second month.

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US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States “won’t be there to help” the United Kingdom, in unusually direct remarks made as American forces continue a major air campaign against Iran from bases in England.

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US Air Force and Army units have carried out joint air defence training at Osan Air Base during Exercise Freedom Shield 26, focusing on countering drone threats.

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Ukraine has confirmed that privately operated air defence units are now active and have already shot down enemy drones.

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For the scenario, troops were deployed to reinforce a NATO ally facing a potential invasion, with soldiers moving off the drop zone to establish defensive positions after landing, supported by equipment including Javelin anti-tank missiles.

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Rolls-Royce is investing GBP 19.3 million in its Advanced Blade Casting Facility in Rotherham after securing a GBP 2 million grant from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.

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Lockheed Martin has taken part in a U.S. Space Force exercise designed to test how quickly satellites can be prepared and launched during a crisis.

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