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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Lithuania has accused Russia of violating its airspace after a Sukhoi Su-30 fighter and an Ilyushin Il-78 refuelling aircraft crossed into Lithuanian territory from Kaliningrad on Thursday.

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Hybrid Air Vehicles has announced the reservation of three Airlander 10 hybrid aircraft for military applications, marking the first defence order from the company’s $3.7 billion military pipeline.

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The UK is planning a Hawk T2 jet trainer replacement as part of its £3.8bn flying training system, which trains around 650 aircrew at any one time across the RAF, Royal Navy and Army.

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Britain has contingency plans in place to “rapidly increase the number of front-line pilots in the RAF if required”.

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Astra’s work has included reforming maintenance procedures, accelerating parts delivery through digital tracking, and introducing automation and data tools.

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The UK is evaluating options to integrate the RAF’s newly operational Protector remotely piloted aircraft with the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol fleet.

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Defence Secretary John Healey warns of “a new era of threat”, announcing new powers to down unidentified drones over UK military sites and pledging an age of “hard power, strong alliances and sure diplomacy” to secure Europe.

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The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Chinook Capability Sustainment Programme remains on track, following earlier concerns highlighted by the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) regarding certification risks for tranche one of the project.

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While automation and AI will continue to evolve the conduct of air warfare, the MOD say that human pilots will remain central to command, control, and mission execution across the UK’s future air fleet.

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