The US Army’s 12th Combat Aviation Brigade has reactivated the 2nd Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, at Katterbach, Germany, restoring a historic attack aviation unit to service in Europe.

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Ministers were warned of the growing strain that drone warfare could place on NATO’s air defence ammunition stockpiles.

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Ministers were warned of the growing strain that drone warfare could place on NATO’s air defence ammunition stockpiles.

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RAF Chinook helicopters have been conducting intensive maritime and amphibious training in western Scotland, with multiple aircraft from RAF Odiham operating out of Oban Airport over the past several days.

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Shield AI has announced the X-BAT, an artificial intelligence-piloted vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) fighter jet designed to operate without traditional runways and to function in highly contested environments.

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The Ministry of Defence has confirmed it is assessing the threat posed by drone swarms to both military and civilian infrastructure, following questions about how the UK plans to counter the proliferation inexpensive unmanned systems.

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The Ministry of Defence has said it is assessing proposed changes to the UK’s airspace management framework that could affect testing and development of military uncrewed aircraft systems.

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Private use of Leuchars Station in Fife has generated more than £200,000 for the Ministry of Defence since October 2023, according to figures released in Parliament.

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Ukraine and Sweden have signed a landmark defence cooperation agreement that clears the way for Kyiv to purchase between 100 and 150 Saab Gripen multirole fighter aircraft.

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The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that a comprehensive assessment of Typhoon capability upgrades is underway, including radar, defensive aids, avionics, and weapons, as part of the aircraft’s long-term modernisation plan.

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