RAF instructors begin training on MQ-9B Protector drones
Personnel from Royal Air Force (RAF) 54 Squadron, are currently undertaking the first Instructor Operating Course on Protector simulators.
RAF practices rapidly relocating fighter jets for defence of UK airspace
Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoons have been honing the resilience of UK air defence by relocating across the country without notice.
RAF and Boeing to explore sustainable aviation opportunities on Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft
A joint framework has been signed at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo by representatives of the Royal Air Force (RAF) and Boeing to explore sustainable aviation opportunities on the Poseidon MRA1 fleet.
Airbus A400M Atlas shows its range during Pacific air exercise
A Royal Air Force Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft has shown its range and flexibility on exercise by flying non-stop to the other side of the world and conducting long range air drops.
RAF Typhoons intercepted 50 Russian aircraft during air policing mission in Estonia
RAF personnel have returned to the UK after leading NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission in Estonia for four months, during which pilots intercepted 50 Russian aircraft.
The Royal Air Force deploys Indra’s Lanza 3D radar
The Royal Air Force (RAF) is operating Indra’s long-range transportable Lanza 3D radar (LTR-25) as an integral part of the surveillance of the United Kingdom’s airspace.
ECRS Mk2: a game-changing radar for RAF Typhoons from Leonardo
Leonardo has signed a contract to complete the development of ECRS Mk2, a game-changing new radar for RAF Typhoon fighters.
RAF evaluates Rampage missiles for Typhoon aircraft fleet
The Royal Air Force is evaluating the Elbit Systems Ramapge supersonic air-ground missile for its Typhoon fighter aircraft.
RAF: Aibus A400M Atlas carries out longest ever flight for Pacific air exercise
RAF Airbus A400M Atlas aircraft has carried out the longest ever flight by this aircraft type to start the RAF deployment for Exercise Mobility Guardian 23.
BAE Systems to equip RAF Typhoons with ECRS Mk2 radars
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded BAE Systems a GBP 870 million contract to deliver ECRS Mk2 radar to enhance the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Typhoon fighter jet fleet.
RAF decommissioned its fleet of C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft
After 56 years of service, the RAF officially retired its fleet of Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules medium transport aircraft.
Royal Air Force Typhoons conduct Agile Combat Employment exercise inside the Arctic Circle
Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoons in Estonia participating in NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission, forward deployed to Norway to take part in exercises Tempest Strike and Tower Guardian with Allied air forces.