First Ukrainian pilots graduate from RAF flight training
The 10 pilots received basic flying, ground school and language training in the UK and will one day form the first line of defence in protecting Ukraine’s skies from Putin’s forces.
UK to enhance RAF fleet with 14 New CH-47F Chinook Block II helicopters
The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence is poised to sign an agreement with the United States for the acquisition of 14 CH-47F Chinook Block II helicopters.
Eurofighter Typhoons star during Saudi Arabian exercise
Eurofighter Typhoon from RAF’s (Fighter) Squadron have been taking part in Spears of Victory — a multi-national air training exercise organised by the Royal Saudi Air Force in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
RAF air-to-air refueller operates with Swedish and US fighters over Scandinavia
Royal Air Force Voyager tanker has successfully refuelled Swedish Gripen fighters taking part in NATO’s biggest exercise in decades.
RAF: 1 ISR Wing Detachment making an impact in the Middle East
Intelligence Analysts from 1 Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Wing have been deployed continually to Cyprus for the last ten years in support of operations in the Middle East.
RAF aviators begin Protector RPAS technician course
Aviators from 31 Squadron have commenced their Protector RG Mk 1 Technician training at GA-ASI facility in the U.S.
Ukrainian pilots learn to fly F-16 Fighter jets following basic training in the UK
The first cohort of Ukrainian pilots to receive training from the Royal Air Force are now learning to fly F-16 fighter jets.
Royal Air Force MQ-9 Reaper drones play critical role in Middle East
As the Royal Air Force approaches ten years of supporting the coalition in the Middle East maintaining stability in the region, the RAF’s MQ09 Reaper Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS) continues to play a critical role.
RAF Globemaster delivers British Army attack helicopters to the Arctic
A Royal Air Force C-17 Globemaster recently delivered British Army Air Corps Apache helicopters to Royal Norwegian Air Force Base Bardufoss.
Typhoon TyTAN – keeping the “backbone of UK combat air defence” airborne
The Typhoon jet, also known as the Eurofighter Typhoon, is considered the backbone of UK combat air defence along with European and international allies.
RAF and Italian Air Force sign implementation agreement
The Royal Air Force has signed a formal agreement with the Italian Air Force which paves the way for servicing and maintenance of each other’s Eurofighter Typhoon and F-35B Lightning aircraft.
“Immersive” VR tech boosting RAF helicopter trainees’ skills
Virtual Reality headsets and dynamic VR training environments procured by DE&S are being used to help train the next generation of RAF helicopter aircrew to fly and operate the Puma and Chinook.