Royal Air Force Protector completes first direct European civilian airspace transit from Waddington to Akrotiri
A Royal Air Force Protector aircraft has completed its first transit through European civilian airspace.
UK Defence Secretary says RAF professionalism upheld during Russian fighter interception over Black Sea
The UK Defence Secretary has praised Royal Air Force crews after an RAF aircraft was intercepted by Russian fighters over the Black Sea.
Royal Air Force highlights low-cost APKWS precision weapon for Typhoon pilots to counter drones and modern threats
The Royal Air Force has strengthened its combat air capability with the introduction of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS).
RAF and Romanian Air Force maintain joint NATO air defence readiness on eastern flank under Operation BILOXI
Royal Air Force personnel deployed to Romania under Operation BILOXI are supporting NATO’s 24-hour enhanced Air Policing mission.
UK completes initial F-35B Lightning II procurement phase as final two jets arrive at RAF Marham
The final two aircraft from the United Kingdom’s initial procurement phase of F-35B Lightning II jets have arrived at RAF Marham.
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.