Middle East skies see ‘demonstration of British Air Power’

The C-130J detachment from RAF Brize Norton has taken part in "a demonstration of UK Air Power" during an exercise over Jordan, say the Royal Air Force.

Ireland considering purchase of jet fighters

An Irish purchase of "air combat interceptors" for their air force would mean that British fighter aircraft would no longer need to intercept unresponsive aircraft in Irish airspace.

British, American and Israeli F-35s exercise over Israel

Exercise 'Tri-Lightning 2' featured F-35I aircraft from the Israeli Air Force in addition to carrier launched British and American F-35Bs from HMS Queen Elizabeth.

MBDA’s CAMM-ER missile completes major milestone

MBDA has completed a test firing of the CAMM-ER extended range air defence missile against a manoeuvring target.

F-35 electronic warfare system production

The AN/ASQ-239 EW system provides advanced offensive and defensive capabilities that enable the F-35 to "engage complex and highly capable threats", say BAE.

British C-130J Hercules fleet busy across the Middle East

On average the detachment moves over 200 troops into theatre and up to 40 tonnes of freight each month.

RAF and Luftwaffe team up over Romania

German jets joined British Typhoons for joint training.

RAF drop paratroopers into Jordan

Three Royal Air Force C-130J Hercules aircraft are supporting the British Army’s 16 Air Assault Brigade on exercise in the Middle East.

Icelandic ambassador visits RAF Lossiemouth

Iceland's ambassador said "We welcome and appreciate the return of British maritime patrol aircraft to the region".

Video shows British carrier jets launching into combat

Footage shows F-35Bs launching from the deck of HMS Queen Elizabeth to conduct combat operations against Islamic State.

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