Royal Air Force

Australian A330 MRTT conducts first refueling of Japanese F-2 fighter

A Royal Australian Air Force A330 MRTT conducted mid-air refueling of a Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2 fighter for the ...

RCAF AgustaWestland CH-149 Cormorant resting

Seat malfunction led to Canadian helicopter crash

An investigation has revealed that a Royal Canadian Air Force CH-149 helicopter crash was caused by a problem with the p ...

On this day: 104 years of the Royal Air Force

On this day, 104 years ago, the Royal Air Force was founded, creating the first independent air force in the world. ...

RAAF names Australian-produced Boeing military aircraft ‘MQ-28A Ghost Bat’

The first Australian-produced military combat aircraft in 50 years has officially been named by the RAAF as ‘MQ-28...

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UK MoD plans to buy more A400M, F-35 aircraft

The UK unveils defense spending plans for the next 10 years, including the purchase of additional A400M airlifters...

Australia accuses China of attacking its plane with a laser

Australia says a Chinese vessel targeted their P-8A Poseidon with a laser while sailing off Australian coast ...

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Boeing offers P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft in Canadian tender

Boeing is offering the P-8 Poseidon in a Canadian tender for long-range maritime patrol aircraft ...

British Royals, French wings: UK orders Dassault Falcons for VIP transport

The United Kingdom selected two Dassault Falcon 900LX aircraft to replace the four BAe 146 used for VIP transport. ...

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A modified C130-J Hercules proves instrumental in RAAF Tonga mission

An RAAF C130-J Hercules, modified to include satellite communications, has proven to be instrumental during a relief mis ...

UK, German MoD: German airspace not closed to RAF supply flights to Ukraine

Germany and the United Kingdom have both denied reports that RAF aircraft were refused access to German airspace as Brit ...

RAF Typhoon shoots down drone over Syria, Eurofighter’s first kill

RAF Eurofighter Typhoon has achieved its first air-to-air kill after shooting down a drone over Syria. ...

NATO recovers wreckage of ditched British F-35B

United Kingdom and NATO recover wreckage of ditched F-35B

The wreckage of the Royal Air Force F-35B that crashed into the Mediterranean while taking off from the aircraft ca ...

Australia bids farewell to Classic Hornets, retires F/A-18A/B fleet

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has officially retired its original F/A-18 Hornet after 35 years in service. ...

F-35B Lightning fighters on HMS Queen Elizabeth

British F-35B fighter jet crashes in the Mediterranean

A British F-35 fighter jet, operating off the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, crashes in the Medit ...

raf eurofighter typhoon at raf coningsby

BAE Systems’ air sector business boosted by Typhoon contract wins

BAE Systems says its air sector is growing this year, boosted by Typhoon contract wins and F-35 production...

Will Greece acquire RAF’s 30 retiring Eurofighter Typhoons?

Greece is reportedly considering the acquisition of the Royal Air Force’s 30 Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 1 aircraf...

RAF RC-135W Rivet Joint (Airseeker) aircraft at RAF Waddington

UK agrees extension with US to support ‌‌‌RAF Airseeker surveillance aircraft

The UK and the US extend a deal to support RAF Airseeker electronic surveillance aircraft until 2035 ‌ ...

Meet Protector, the UK’s new combat drone

RAF showcases the MQ-9B SkyGuardian, the prototype of the Protector, in preparation for the drone’s entry into ser ...

RAAF plane flies to Pakistan to rescue stranded Afghans

A Royal Australian Air Force plane has rescued around 100 Afghans from Pakistan who will be resettled in Australia. ...

RAF to retire Typhoons with over half of airframe life remaining

Why will the RAF retire Typhoons with over half their useful life left?

The Royal Air Force will retire 30 Typhoon aircraft in 2025 with over half of their useful life left. ...

Joint Qatar-UK squadron receives first Qatari Hawk trainer

A first Hawk trainer aircraft of the Qatar Emiri Air Force joined the new Joint Qatar Emiri Air Force-RAF Hawk Training ...

Royal Air Force confirms C-130J Hercules retirement

Royal Air Force satisfied with Airbus A400M, confirms C-130 Hercules retirement

The Royal Air Force is satisfied with the Airbus A400M performance during the Afghanistan evacuation and will not postpo ...