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.
Royal Air Force: F-35A marks a significant step in delivering a more lethal Integrated Force and joining NATO Nuclear Mission
The F-35A aircraft will be available to fly NATO’s nuclear mission in a crisis, deepening the UK’s contribution to NATO’s nuclear burden-sharing arrangements.
Protector RG Mk1 enters service as Royal Air Force’s first remotely piloted aircraft
The Protector RG Mk1 has officially entered service with the Royal Air Force, becoming the first Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS) authorised to fly in UK airspace.
RAF Typhoons scrambled six times in six days amid rising Russian air activity
Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4 aircraft have been scrambled six times in as many days from their temporary base at Malbork, Poland, intercepting 15 Russian military aircraft.
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.