The 24-year-old man is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday after being arrested at his home in Bedfordshire.

The Conservatives say their plan would protect the UK at a time when Nato allies have warned of Russian drone incursions.

The Conservatives say their plan would protect the UK at a time when Nato allies have warned of Russian drone incursions.

Britain’s biggest defence companies are promising thousands of young people routes into apprenticeships, work experience and permanent jobs as the industry prepares for a major expansion

The UK is reviewing its deal to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, the defence secretary has said.

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Royal Air Force to Develop Sovereign Air-to-Air Boom Refueling Capability Aviation News – The Royal Air Force will introduce an advanced air-to-air boom refueling system to complement its current flexible hose setup, strengthening sovereign operational independence and deep inter-alliance readiness. In a formal response to a parliamentary question from opposition MP Ben Obese-Jecty, Minister of State for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard confirmed that governmental approval has been granted to expand the UK's aerial refueling capabilities.

British MP and former Shadow Defence Secretary Clive Lewis argues that he was misled by the UK Ministry of Defence about its role in Five Eyes cooperation on UAP and questions where responsibility for UAP work now resides within the British state. Commentators connect his parliamentary inquiries to prior documentary evidence from Australia and the United States that point to UAP working groups and cross‑border coordination despite official denials.

The UK Ministry of Defence is investing £6m in powered paragliders designed to enable soldiers to conduct covert operations up to 200 miles behind enemy lines. Developed by Blakcro, a Wiltshire-based manufacturer, the backpack-sized gliders can be assembled in eight minutes and launched on foot, allowing Royal Marine and Parachute Regiment troops to infiltrate hostile areas without aircraft support. The technology, which includes titanium frames and night vision capabilities, is being trialed in the coming months and is already in use by NATO allies. Defence Minister Luke Pollard highlighted the initiative as part of efforts to strengthen the UK's homegrown defence supply chain. The project aligns with broader government goals to increase defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2035, following criticism of previous investment plans. Blakcro, which employs 11 people, has also received government backing for other projects and collaborates with the US Department of Defense. The initiative underscores the UK's focus on modernising military capabilities while addressing concerns over defence spending priorities.

The UK Ministry of Defence is awarding Inzpire a £502,000 contract to provide air warfare education and training for the Ukrainian Air Force. The program will involve approximately 20 weeks of training per year and will run for 12 months from August 26, 2026, with an option to extend it once for another 12 months. […] Post UK to Expand Training for Ukrainian Pilots: Inzpire to Deliver Tactical Training Course at Root-Nation.com.