Gareth Jennings

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Germany is to join four other F-35A operators in fielding the Norwegian JSM stand-off missile. (Norwegian MoD)Germany is to order the Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) Joint Strike Missile (JSM) to equip its fleet of Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) combat aircraft.

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The Nordic countries have set out their intent to join the Multinational MRTT Fleet, based on the Airbus A330 MRTT aircraft (pictured). (NATO Support and Procurement Agency)The Nordic neighbours of Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to join the Multinational Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) Fleet (MMF) to enhance regional air mobility, aeromedical evacuation, and aerial refuelling capabilities.

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A file photo of a Mercedes Sprinter van of the type that the UK MoD is looking to transport/launch UAVs from under Project ‘Volley Launcher'. (Crown Copyright)The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has issued a prior information notice (PIN) to industry for the development of a rapid launch capability for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) using vans. Posted on 4 June, the PIN is geared at a new capability to be developed under Project ‘Volley Launcher' and delivered in early 2026.

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While strong on ambition, much of the SDR 2025 as it related to aviation was light on commitment. This was evidenced in the desire to increase the number of E-7A AEW&C aircraft (pictured) to be procured, but only if the funding allows. (Crown Copyright)The UK Strategic Defence Review (SDR) 2025 published on 2 June set out strong aspirations for the country's aviation capabilities, although it fell short of committing to funding and timelines for their implementation.

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An F-35A seen dropping an inert B61 nuclear bomb during trials. The combination could be fielded by the RAF under a plan announced in the SDR 2025. (Sandia National Laboratories)The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) could return to the nuclear role it lost following the end of the Cold War in the late 1990s, the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) 2025 has announced.