UK shifts to Future Air Superiority Effectors for Meteor successor, leaving long-range air-to-air missile upgrade off the table
The UK does not plan a mid-life upgrade for its Meteor long-range air-to-air missiles, according to information obtained from the British defence ministry.
Britain launches StormFighter combat drone program to pair loyal wingmen with F-35, Typhoon and future Tempest fighter fleet
The Royal Air Force has launched StormFighter, a new Collaborative Combat Aircraft program for uncrewed combat drones.
Boeing says second RAF E-7A Wedgetail completes technical flight after conversion in Birmingham
Boeing said the second E-7A Wedgetail aircraft for the Royal Air Force has completed a technical flight after conversion work at STS Aviation Services in Birmingham.
UK F-35B fighters conduct NATO air policing from HMS Prince of Wales to protect Icelandic and Arctic airspace
The Lightning II stealth fighters are carrying out defensive patrols and standing ready to scramble to defend the High North.
UK F-35 jets conduct NATO air policing from HMS Prince of Wales in first for a European aircraft carrier
Britain’s Carrier Strike Group, led by HMS Prince of Wales, is operating under NATO command off Iceland to support the defence of Europe and the North Atlantic.
RAF Voyager crews deliver 250 tonnes of fuel during NATO Ramstein Flag 26 to sustain Allied air operations across Europe
The Royal Air Force Air Mobility Force delivered more than 250 tonnes of fuel to Allied aircraft during Exercise Ramstein Flag 26.
RAF Typhoon conducted taxiway take-off and landing manoeuvres at RAF Akrotiri to validate contingency QRA operations under ACE
A Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jet conducted take-off and landing manoeuvres from a taxiway at RAF Akrotiri.
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.