UK and Germany’s first joint NATO Air Policing mission intercepts Russian plane
In its first joint NATO Air Policing operation a patrol of two Typhoon fighter jets from both the…
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RAF jets scrambled to escort plane cause sonic boom over UK: video
A sonic boom that was heard over large parts of central England was caused by Royal Air Force…
United Kingdom to train Ukraine’s pilots ahead of fighter deliveries
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that Ukrainian fighter pilots will be trained in the United Kingdom. The announcement…
Royal Air Force grounds Hawk T2 fleet due to engine problem
The Royal Air Force has suspended flights of the Hawk T2 training aircraft after engine problems were identified. The…
Royal Air Force and Airbus complete first military transporter flight using SAF
For the first time, a military aircraft has flown in the UK using 100% sustainable aviation fuel on…
Emirates A380, RAF Red Arrows perform spectacular flypast in Dubai: video
The Emirates Airbus A380 superjumbo jet performed a spectacular flypast with the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the…
Russian Su-27 fighter fired missile near RAF spy plane: UK MoD
The UK Defence Secretary reported that a Russian Su-27 fighter fired a missile near an RAF spy plane…
Australia probes possibility China is recruiting ex-air force pilots
Australia is taking a cue from the United Kingdom by investigating whether its own ex-Royal Australian Air Force…
China recruits former RAF pilots for training roles, UK issues ‘threat alert’
Former Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots are being recruited by China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA), to pass on…
British Royal Air Force and US Air Force train with RAAF on E-7A Wedgetail
Members of the British Royal Air Force and the US Air Force are currently at the Royal Australian…
Royal Air Force receives second Dassault Falcon 900LX
The Royal Air Force took delivery of its second and last Dassault Falcon 900LX dedicated to the short-haul…
US Navy grounds aircraft over ejection seat issue
The United States Navy was forced to ground an undisclosed number of aircraft after discovering issues with some…
Runways at Brize Norton, Luton melt in UK heatwave
Runways at two locations in the UK have been affected by the country’s heatwave, while a fire has…
BAE reveals two new drone concepts to replace Mosquito
BAE Systems has revealed two new drone concepts that could take the place of the Mosquito loyal wingman program. One…
Royal Air Force deploys fighter jets to Finland and Sweden for joint training
The Royal Air Force (RAF) has deployed fighter aircraft to Finland and Sweden for joint tactics training exercises…
UK cancels Mosquito Loyal Wingman project
The UK Ministry of Defense announced the cancelation of Project Mosquito, a program to develop an advanced combat…
UK, Qatar join forces to defend airspace during FIFA World Cup 2022
The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence announced it will help secure the airspace of Qatar during the FIFA…
On this day: 104 years of the Royal Air Force
On April 1, 1918, 104 years ago, the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and the Royal Naval Air Service…