RAF Typhoons join international forces to escort U.S. B-52 bombers in Middle East missions
RAF Typhoon fighter jets, currently deployed in the Middle East, have participated in a series of missions escorting US Air Force B-52 bombers.
Royal Air Force successfully flight tests Protector RG1 over Lincolnshire
The Royal Air Force (RAF) has successfully conducted a flight test of the new Protector RG1, a cutting-edge Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS), from RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire.
U.S. Air Force F-35 crew chiefs complete first F-15E hot pit refueling at RAF Marham
The 48th Fighter Wing of the U.S. Air Force has certified F-35A Lightning II crew chiefs to perform hot pit refueling on F-15E Strike Eagles for the first time.
Royal Air Force conducts winter testing of Eurofighter Typhoon in Finland
The Royal Air Force (RAF) is conducting winter testing of its Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets in Finland. The testing, supported by the Finnish Air Force, will take place until March 2025.
USAF joins European allies in Arctic defence exercise showcasing fifth-generation air power
Norwegian, U.K., and U.S. forces conducted a high-profile military exercise on 3 December in the Arctic, demonstrating the capabilities of fifth-generation aircraft in a challenging, multi-domain environment.
Lockheed Martin and RAF conduct first-ever F-35 classified data-sharing with non-U.S. command system
In the demonstration, an F-35 flying from Lockheed Martin’s facility in Fort Worth, Texas, transmitted classified data through Skunk Works’ Open Systems Gateway (OSG).
RAF and Royal Navy achieve milestone with successful SPEAR cruise missile trial
SPEAR is a turbojet-powered cruise missile capable of engaging various targets, including air defences, ships, armoured vehicles, and structures.
General Dynamics UK to provide advanced Post Flight Analysis capability for P-8A Poseidon
This new system will bolster the Poseidon’s Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (PED) capabilities by providing post-mission analysis tools that […]
ECRS Mk2 radar takes flight for the first time, advancing Eurofighter Typhoon capabilities
ECRS Mk2 radar system, designed to enhance the combat capabilities of the Eurofighter Typhoon jets, has made its maiden flight.
RAF opens new facility for E-7 Wedgetail fleet at Lossiemouth
The Royal Air Force (RAF) has officially opened a new facility at RAF Lossiemouth, Scotland, designed to maintain its advanced E-7 Wedgetail fleet.
RAF’s E-7 Wedgetail AEW Mk1 aircraft completes first test flight
The Royal Air Force’s (RAF) new Wedgetail E7 AEW Mk1 aircraft has successfully completed its maiden test flight from Birmingham Airport.
Royal Air Force jets to conduct first NATO Air Policing mission with F-35s in Iceland
Royal Air Force (RAF) F-35B jets from 617 Squadron, Marham, United Kingdom, have deployed to Iceland to commence NATO's Air Policing mission.