British tanker refuels French carrier jets over the Middle East

The range of the aircraft flying from French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle was extended with the help of land based British tankers for the first time.

British, American, Italian and Israeli F-35s fly together

F-35 jets launched from HMS Queen Elizabeth took part an exercise alongside Israeli and Italian jets.

Ministry of Defence confirm ‘no plans’ to cut C-17 fleet

Despite earlier speculation, the Ministry of Defence have confirmed that there are "no plans" to reduce the size of the Royal Air Force fleet of C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft.

How many UK weapons will be integrated onto the F-35?

British F-35B jets will soon be fitted with Meteor air to air missiles and the SPEAR Capability 3 precision surface attack missile.

How is saltwater removed from British P-8 Poseidon aircraft?

Have you ever wondered how the P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft fleet deals with the corrosion caused by saltwater?

C-17 flies to Ibiza with parts for HMS Queen Elizabeth F-35

A C-17 belonging to 99 Squadron flew to Ibiza to deliver equipment that will enable the F-35 "to be back in the skies soon!".

Hercules transport aircraft exercise with HMS Queen Elizabeth

C-130J Hercules aircraft were operating with (not from!) HMS Queen Elizabeth when the aircraft carrier was in Scotland for Exercise Strike Warrior last month.

UK confirms plans to order more F-35 jets

The UK has confirmed that it will purchase a second tranche of F-35B jets in addition to the 48 already planned.

Chinooks pass 3000 flying hours supporting France in Mali

Since the start of the deployment, the British Chinook detachment has moved over 1,500 tonnes of freight and over 18,000 French soldiers.

RAF show off new Typhoon artwork

29 Squadron at RAF Coningsby have unveiled a Typhoon aircraft with a very British paint scheme.

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