A British F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet remains grounded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala, India, after making an emergency landing on June 14 due to low fuel and adverse weather conditions. The aircraft, assigned to the Royal Navy and reportedly worth over $100 million, was forced to divert[Read More…]

The UK government has confirmed a clear timeline for increasing defense spending to 3 percent of GDP by 2030, solidifying its long-term commitment to strengthening national security and military capabilities. According to a written parliamentary response by Defense Minister Maria Eagle, the government plans to raise defense spending to 2.6[Read More…]

The UK government’s pledge to significantly boost defense spending has sparked concern among critics who argue that the increased funding may primarily benefit arms manufacturers rather than delivering meaningful improvements to national security. While officials frame the multi-billion-pound investment as essential for preparing Britain to face new global threats, skeptics[Read More…]

The UK High Court has ruled that the government’s continued sale of F-35 fighter jet components to Israel is lawful, dismissing a legal challenge brought forward by Palestinian human rights advocates. The court concluded that the decision to allow the export of military equipment, specifically parts used in the US-led[Read More…]

NATO is moving to significantly scale up weapons and ammunition production across the alliance, in a bid to strengthen long-term defense readiness and replenish stockpiles strained by the ongoing war in Ukraine. The decision follows a series of high-level meetings among defense ministers and industry leaders, where concerns were raised[Read More…]

NATO has announced a renewed push to accelerate defense production and increase long-term military spending, as allies respond to mounting global security challenges and lessons drawn from the war in Ukraine. The plans, discussed at the recent summit in The Hague, include both structural reforms and more ambitious funding targets[Read More…]

A Royal Navy helicopter from HMS Prince of Wales has carried out a live-fire training exercise off the coast of India, as part of the UK’s ongoing Operation HIGHMAST deployment. The exercise involved a Wildcat helicopter from 815 Naval Air Squadron and formed part of a series of operational drills[Read More…]

The Royal Navy has taken a step toward modernizing life at sea by installing its first-ever esports gaming room aboard the HMS Prince of Wales. What was once a standard exam room has now been repurposed into a modest but well-equipped gaming space, featuring eight Alienware PCs, a large screen,[Read More…]

The Royal Air Force has officially brought the Protector RG Mk1 into operational service, marking a steady step forward in the UK’s shift toward modern, unmanned aerial capabilities. Announced on 16 June, the milestone follows extensive testing by the RAF’s 56 Test and Evaluation Squadron, with engineering support from 31[Read More…]

Defence stocks edged higher this week as NATO leaders convened for a major summit, with markets responding to growing expectations of increased military spending across the alliance. The gains came amid discussions about a potential new target for members to spend up to 5% of GDP on defence, a figure[Read More…]