UK MOD signs support deal with General Atomics for RAF’s Protector drone fleet
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has signed a logistics and sustainment agreement with General Atomics for the Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) system.
RAF Typhoons intercept multiple Russian aircraft over Baltic Sea during NATO Air Policing mission
On Thursday 5 June 2025, two Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4 aircraft were scrambled from Malbork Air Base in Poland to intercept an unidentified aircraft approaching NATO airspace from Kaliningrad.
RAF Typhoons intercept Russian aircraft near NATO airspace during enhanced Air Policing mission
Two Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4 jets were scrambled from their deployed base in Northern Poland on Saturday, 24th May 2025, to intercept a Russian surveillance aircraft flying close to NATO airspace.
RAF highlights global reach with F-35B deployments in Operation HIGHMAST
The Royal Air Force played a key role in the recent week-long exercise Med Strike, a core element of Operation HIGHMAST, an eight-month deployment focused on the Indo-Pacific region.
Royal Air Force introduces StormShroud with Leonardo’s BriteStorm electronic warfare payload
The Royal Air Force (RAF) has unveiled its new ‘StormShroud’ autonomous collaborative platforms (ACPs), equipped with BriteStorm, Leonardo’s latest electronic warfare payload.
UK certifies Protector RG Mk1 as first of its kind unmanned aircraft
The United Kingdom's Military Aviation Authority has officially issued a Military Type Certificate (MTC) to the Royal Air Force’s Protector RG Mk1 uncrewed aircraft.
Rolls-Royce secures five-year support contract for Royal Air Force’s Typhoon engines
Rolls-Royce has been awarded a five-year contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to maintain and service the EJ200 engines that power the Royal Air Force’s Typhoon aircraft.
RAF introduces StormShroud: a strategic leap in air combat and electronic warfare
At the heart of the StormShroud capability is the Tekever AR3, a proven tactical uncrewed aerial system (UAS) that supports advanced electronic warfare missions.
Virtual maintenance trainer accepted into service for RAF Chinook technicians
Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) was awarded a £7 million contract in 2023 to deliver the VMT, with a two-year lead time to acceptance into service.
RAF Typhoons conduct multiple interceptions of Russian aircraft near NATO airspace
Royal Air Force Typhoon jets were scrambled three times in as many days this week from Malbork Air Base, Poland, to intercept Russian aircraft departing Kaliningrad airspace near NATO territory.
UK F-35 jets to reach full operating capability on HMS Prince of Wales deployment
British F-35 Lightning jets will embark on a major deployment with HMS Prince of Wales next week as part of a milestone mission aiming to achieve full operating capability.
F-35B Lightning II jets at the core of UK Carrier Strike Group’s Indo-Pacific deployment, Operation Highmast
The Royal Air Force has launched Operation Highmast as part of the UK Carrier Strike Group’s (UK CSG) most ambitious deployment since 2021.