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The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has confirmed a £205 million contract extension with QinetiQ to provide essential technical and engineering support for the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Typhoon fighter jet fleet. This five-year agreement is designed to ensure the continued operational readiness of the UK’s primary multi-role combat aircraft while ...


The United Kingdom and Poland have formalised a comprehensive agreement to significantly deepen bilateral defence ties, specifically targeting the enhancement of air and missile defence capabilities and the expansion of joint helicopter training. This strategic alignment, confirmed during a high-level meeting between Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Polish President ...


Second Front Systems (2F) and StirlingX have announced a strategic partnership on 13 January 2026, aimed at accelerating the deployment of sovereign, high-assurance drone capabilities across the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), the national security sector, and Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) operators. The collaboration focuses on providing a secure and ...


Lockheed Martin has reported a record-breaking performance for the F-35 Lightning II program in 2025, delivering 191 aircraft and significantly exceeding the previous annual delivery high of 142 jets. This industrial milestone indicates a maturation of the global production line, which is now operating at a pace five times faster ...


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