Exercise Hyperion Storm has confirmed Royal Air Force readiness to support the upcoming UK leadership role in the NATO Allied Reaction Force Special Operations Component from July 2026, the service stated.

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The project is intended to develop an aircraft that can be launched from a larger aircraft, fly ahead of crewed platforms, and engage targets using its own air-to-air missiles.

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UK Defence Intelligence has reported that Russia launched approximately 4,400 one-way attack uncrewed aerial systems against Ukrainian targets in January 2026.

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Tekever has launched a new uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) Training School at West Wales Airport, designed to provide instruction for both internal teams and external customers.

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Scottish Green MSP Ross Greer accused the Scottish Government of subservience to the White House during a Holyrood debate on the United States military’s use of Scottish airports.

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The Ministry of Defence is set to award a GBP 2.5 million contract to AEBI Schmidt UK Limited for the maintenance and support of specialist airfield clearance and de-icing vehicles.

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The Scottish Government has rejected a Scottish Greens push to end US military use of Scotland’s publicly owned airports,

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The Ministry of Defence has denied claims that the UK is planning to reduce airborne capability or cut pay for paratroopers, following reporting parachute forces may move to a smaller specialist structure.

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The Ministry of Defence has denied claims that the UK is planning to reduce airborne capability or cut pay for paratroopers, following reporting parachute forces may move to a smaller specialist structure.

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The UK intends to award Leonardo UK a contract for repair and post-design support services for avionics communications equipment used across the Chinook, Merlin and Wildcat helicopter fleets.

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