The UK’s frontline F-35 stealth fighter jets are unable to carry their intended missiles and are being forced to rely on stopgap weapons with limited range, according to a new report.

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The Ministry of Defence’s flagship F-35 stealth fighter jet programme is facing significant operational and financial shortfalls, according to a new report by the National Audit Office (NAO).

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New data from the Ministry of Defence shows that only a small fraction of Afghan applicants to the UK’s relocation scheme have been granted eligibility so far this year.

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The Royal Air Force’s first E-7 Wedgetail aircraft, designated WT001, has completed another system validation flight, the service confirmed today.

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The UK has sharply condemned Russia’s escalating campaign of aerial bombardment against Ukraine and accused the Kremlin of repeated violations of international law, including the use of chemical weapons on the battlefield.

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The project aims to revolutionise military air mobility by enabling high-speed operations without relying on runways.

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The UK and France will “jointly develop the next generation of beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles for our fighter jets,” according to the Lancaster House 2.0 declaration released on 10 July. The move reflects a strategic commitment to closer industrial cooperation under a newly revived Entente Industrielle, focused on strengthening NATO’s edge in high-end air combat. As […]

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French paratroopers conducted a low-level airborne drop on British territory on the same day President Emmanuel Macron arrived for a State Visit.

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Air forces from the United States, United Kingdom, France and Finland have concluded Atlantic Trident 25, a two-week multinational exercise focused on high-end air combat training, interoperability, and rapid deployment in contested environments.

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The UK government has signalled that further purchases of the F-35A stealth fighter remain under consideration, following confirmation that an initial batch of 12 aircraft will be drawn from existing F-35B procurement plans.

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