What happens if Russia shoots down a European jet?
Lt Col Stuart Crawford talks Sky Shield and European air defence, as experts propose a 120-jet force to protect Ukraine from Russian strikes—raising both strategic opportunities and escalation risks.
Reports of Russia’s largest missile and drone Strike of 2025
The UK Ministry of Defence has reported that Russia conducted its largest multi-axis 'Long Range Aviation' strike package of 2025 overnight, launching a massive aerial assault on Ukraine.
F-35 jets shadow Russian aircraft watching NATO exercise
Two Norwegian F-35 fighter jets launched to identify and shadow two Russian Tu-142 ‘BEAR-F’ maritime patrol aircraft flying in international airspace near Troms.
UK stresses importance of US defence industry ties
The UK government has reiterated its commitment to defence collaboration with the United States, following parliamentary questions on the scale of procurement spending on US defence items and services.
British industry warns ‘we are not yet on a war footing’
Defence Committee Chair Tan Dhesi MP warned, "if people are not stepping up to the plate, we will fail our country".
UK jets escort U.S. bombers in Middle East ‘show of force’
Typhoons deployed in the Middle East have escorted US Air Force B-52 bombers and conducted integration training with regional and coalition air forces.
What is the role of the RAF Regiment?
The Royal Air Force Regiment plays a specialised role in protecting RAF assets and enabling air power.
U.S. B-52s in multiple simulated strike missions in Europe
American bombers have been conducting strike exercises across Europe, integrating with NATO in training missions from Finland to Turkey, with Italy being the latest destination.
Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter shoots down drone
815 Naval Air Squadron has demonstrated the air-to-air capabilities of the Wildcat Maritime Strike helicopter, successfully engaging and destroying fast-moving Banshee drones during a recent exercise.
U.S. bombers work with UK surveillance aircraft over Baltic
US Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses have participated in FORTRESS HAIL, alongside allied aircraft, conducting dynamic targeting exercises over the Baltic Sea and a live weapons drop in Finland.
