Royal Air Force: first Boeing E-7 Wedgetail aircraft arrives at Lossiemouth for test and evaluation phase
The first Boeing E-7 Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning Mk1 aircraft intended for Royal Air Force service has arrived at RAF Lossiemouth.
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RAF Rivet Joint aircraft dangerously intercepted by Russian fighter jets over the Black Sea [VIDEO]
An RAF Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft was repeatedly and dangerously intercepted by two Russian fighter jets over the Black Sea last month, the UK Ministry of Defence said.
QinetiQ supports APKWS missile integration on RAF Typhoon fighters for Middle East counter-drone operations
QinetiQ said it supported the Ministry of Defence, the Royal Air Force and BAE Systems in the rapid integration and testing of laser-guided, low-cost missiles for RAF Typhoon fighter aircraft.
Royal Air Force fields APKWS guided rockets on Typhoon fighters for low cost counter-drone missions
The UK Ministry of Defence has deployed Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System rockets on Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets operating in the Middle East to provide a lower-cost option for countering drone threats.
RAF advances StormShroud autonomous drone programme with key flight milestones and expanded operational testing
The Royal Air Force has reached key milestones in the development of StormShroud, a new uncrewed platform designed to disrupt enemy air defences.
Royal Air Force C-17 Globemaster lands at world’s most northerly settlement in landmark Arctic resupply mission with Canada
Located at 82.5 degrees North, CFS Alert serves NATO as a critical signals intelligence base and hosts an important climate […]
German Eurofighters hand over NATO Air Policing mission in Romania to RAF Typhoons after extended deployment
The NATO has completed a transition of its enhanced Air Policing mission in Romania, with the German Air Force handing over duties to the Royal Air Force.
Royal Air Force takes over NATO Air Policing Mission in Romania, reinforcing Alliance presence on eastern flank
Royal Air Force personnel have taken over responsibility for NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing mission in Romania following a handover ceremony at the 86th Air Base in Borcea.
RAF Regiment gunners Surpass five-target air defence benchmark in Middle East counter drone operations
The Royal Air Force said its Regiment personnel have reached a historic milestone in Middle East operations by defeating five or more aerial threats within a single operational period.
RAF Typhoons deploy to Romania to lead NATO Air Policing mission under Operation Biloxi 2026 on Alliance’s eastern flank
Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter aircraft from 3 (Fighter) Squadron have deployed to Romania to begin the United Kingdom’s four-month commitment to NATO’s Air Policing mission on the Alliance’s eastern flank.
Royal Air Force highlights how F-35B and Eurofighter Typhoon operate together to deliver integrated air defence capability
The Royal Air Force has highlighted how its F-35B Lightning II and Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft operate together as part of the UK’s modern Combat Air Force.
Royal Air Force deploys additional Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Qatar to reinforce UK air presence
Four Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft have deployed from RAF Coningsby to Qatar to strengthen the United Kingdom’s air presence in the Middle East.