UK Ministry of Defence says armed forces hold 285 Challenger 2 tanks, 47 F-35Bs, nine submarines and 14 Archer howitzers
Britain’s armed forces held 285 Challenger 2 tanks, 47 F-35B fighters and 73 naval vessels in the latest government inventory.
Britain plans at least 12 F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters for NATO’s nuclear mission, with RAF pilots able to carry U.S. weapons
Britain will return the Royal Air Force to a nuclear role with the purchase of at least 12 F-35A aircraft for NATO’s nuclear mission.
RAF deploys Rivet Joint to Norway for Arctic Stone, deepening F-35A integration and NATO intelligence coverage in the High North
The Royal Air Force has deployed a Rivet Joint intelligence aircraft to Ørland, Norway, for Exercise Arctic Stone with the Royal Norwegian Air Force.
QinetiQ supports U.S. and RAF fighter weapons evaluation at Combat Archer 2026 across two UK defence ranges for first time
QinetiQ supported U.S. Air Force and RAF fighter aircraft during Combat Archer 2026, an air-to-air weapons system evaluation conducted at two UK defence ranges.
French A330 MRTT refuels U.S. and U.K. RC-135s, opening access to more than 30 allied tankers for NATO and global ISR missions
A French A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport Phénix refueled U.S. and British RC-135 aircraft over central France, marking the first such integration among the three nations within the RC-135 enterprise.
UK launches RAF advanced jet trainer procurement, with Boeing-Saab T-7A Red Hawk positioned for competition ahead of 2030 Hawk exit
The UK Ministry of Defence has opened the procurement process for a new Royal Air Force advanced jet trainer, launching a technical dialogue with potential suppliers on 7 August.
U.S. Air Force and RAF JTACs strengthen close air support coordination during bilateral training at Moody Air Force Base
U.S. Air Force and U.K. joint terminal attack controllers trained together at Moody Air Force Base to improve close air support coordination.
BAE Systems, Boeing and Saab sign UK teaming agreement for T-7 pilot training offer with local final assembly plan
The offer targets the UK’s next-generation pilot training requirement.
Boeing offers UK final assembly for T-7A Red Hawk with BAE Systems as RAF weighs new advanced trainer
Boeing has used the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow to set out its first industrial proposals for a UK campaign around the T-7A Red Hawk.
Raytheon UK unveils Red Kite precision weapon to strengthen RAF stockpiles and sovereign British production capacity
Raytheon UK has introduced Red Kite, a sovereign precision weapon fully designed and digitally engineered in the United Kingdom.
Royal Air Force Protector drones gain Paveway IV and Brimstone 3 strike capability after qualification tests
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has completed weapons testing for the Royal Air Force’s Protector RG Mk1 remotely piloted aircraft.
Boeing Defence UK wins £240 million-plus contract to support RAF P-8A Poseidon and E-7A Wedgetail fleets
The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a multi-year support contract with Boeing Defence UK. The deal covers Royal Air Force P-8A Poseidon and E-7A Wedgetail aircraft.