Uk Ministry Of Defence

Extended Operating Hours for UK Air Weapons Ranges

The MOD has published updated guidance on extended operating hours for UK Air Weapons Ranges (AWRs) including Donna Nook, Holbeach, Pembrey Sands, Tain, and Cape Wrath. The guidance notes that when an AWR is closed, the segregated airspace reverts from Danger Area status to Class G airspace, making it freely available to all airspace users. Additional out-of-hours activity notifications have been added for Holbeach, Donna Nook, and Tain ranges in 2026.

UK Military Low Flying Exercises: Fast Jets, Rotary, Transport Aircraft

The UK Ministry of Defence published guidance on MOD sponsored low flying exercises within the UK low flying system, covering fast jets, rotary, and transport aircraft operations. The document links to weekly exercise schedules through April 2026. This is informational content for public awareness of military training activities with no compliance obligations.

UK Announces Largest Ever Drone Package for Ukraine - 120,000+ Drones

The UK Ministry of Defence announced the largest ever UK drone package for Ukraine, comprising at least 120,000 drones of various types including long-range strike drones, intelligence and reconnaissance drones, logistics drones, and maritime capabilities. Deliveries began in April 2026. The package is backed by the UK's £3 billion annual military support commitment for Ukraine and ERA funding, with the majority of investment directed to UK-based companies including Tekever, Windracers, and Malloy Aeronautics, supporting domestic jobs and the British drone sector. The announcement was made during the 34th Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting in Berlin, co-chaired by the UK Defence Secretary alongside German, Ukrainian, and NATO counterparts.

£879M Boeing Contract Secures 1,200 UK Helicopter Support Jobs

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded an £879 million contract to Boeing Defence UK to maintain and support the British Army's Apache attack helicopters and RAF's Chinook heavy-lift helicopters for three years. The contract brings both fleets under the Rotary Wing Enterprise arrangement for the first time, reducing duplication and improving efficiency. This agreement sustains over 1,200 jobs across Boeing sites and the wider UK defence supply chain.

Service Pupil Premium Guidance for Service Personnel with Children in State Schools

The Ministry of Defence and Department for Education have updated the Service Pupil Premium (SPP) guidance for the 2026 to 2027 financial year. The updated documents include 'Service pupil premium: what you need to know' and 'Service pupil premium: further information'. Service personnel with children in state schools must notify the school of their eligibility for the SPP.