Royal Air Force conducts 12-hour surveillance mission along NATO’s eastern flank with U.S. support
Two Royal Air Force surveillance aircraft flew a 12-hour mission on Thursday 9 October 2025, patrolling NATO’s eastern flank along the Russian border.
UK’s F-35 F-35 Lightning II fleet faces delays, shortfalls and scrutiny despite push for full capability – Aviation Week
The UK Defence Ministry aims to declare full operational capability (FOC) for its Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter fleet by the end of the year, but ongoing issues of availability, reliability and limited weapon options continue to challenge progress.
Royal Air Force: Reaper concludes 18 years of service with final flight as MQ-9B Protector takes over
After 18 years of operational service, the Royal Air Force’s MQ-9 Reaper Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS) has made its final flight.
ST Engineering Antycip signs RAF enterprise agreement to deliver scalable synthetic training
ST Engineering Antycip has signed a landmark multi-year enterprise agreement with the Royal Air Force to expand access to advanced simulation technologies.
RAF Typhoons conduct inaugural NATO Eastern Sentry mission to safeguard allied skies
The sortie marks the RAF’s initial operational contribution to Eastern Sentry, a mission reinforcing the United Kingdom’s commitment to […]
Japan deploys F-15 fighters to Europe for the first time in history, arriving at RAF Coningsby
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) has completed its first ever fighter aircraft deployment to Europe in its 71-year history, with two F-15 fighter jets arriving at RAF Coningsby as part of the “Atlantic Eagles” mission.
Eastern Sentry: UK deploys Typhoon fighters to Poland to protect NATO’s airspace
British fighter jets will deploy to Poland to take part in NATO’s Eastern Sentry mission in response to recent Russian incursions into allied airspace.
Royal Air Force conducts long-range operations in Indo-Pacific during Operation Hightower
The Royal Air Force (RAF) has commenced long-range air operations under Operation Hightower, showcasing its ability to project air power globally from the UK Carrier Strike Group.
Royal Air Force: CH-47 Chinook transport helicopter successfully tested as carrier of FPV drones
The Royal Air Force has successfully launched First Person View (FPV) drones from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, marking a significant step forward in the UK’s airborne capabilities.
Royal Air Force confirms successful test flight of first E-7 Wedgetail aircraft
The Royal Air Force has confirmed that its first E-7 Wedgetail aircraft, designated WT001, has successfully completed another system validation flight.
Royal Air Force opens Protector RG Mk1 training centre at RAF Waddington
The Royal Air Force has officially opened the new Protector RG Mk1 flight and training facility at RAF Waddington, marking a significant step forward for UK defence capabilities.
Stranded British F-35B in India becomes a tourist attraction and raises security questions
A British F-35B fighter jet has been stranded at Thiruvananthapuram airport in southern India for nearly three weeks, prompting scrutiny and widespread online attention.