RAF P-8 Poseidon joins Clyde collision emergency response

An RAF P-8 Poseidon aircraft was swiftly deployed today in response to a mid-afternoon collision between a tanker and a fishing boat in the Firth of Clyde.

UK first as crewed aircraft controls autonomous jet drone

QinetiQ has successfully trialled the UK’s first demonstration of a crewed aircraft controlling an autonomous jet drone as part of efforts to boost UK airpower.

New Typhoon display aircraft paint job revealed

The RAF Typhoon Display Team have revealed a newly painted display aircraft for the 2024 Display Season at RAF Coningsby.

Mojave drone fires gun pods for first time

General Atomics recently released details of a live-fire demo involving its Mojave drone, the same type recently trialled onboard a British carrier.

New facilities to boost Air Cadet training

RAF Little Rissington has officially opened a new state-of-the-art building dedicated to enhancing the training and accommodation of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets (RAFAC).

NATO conducts ‘Super Alloy’ air policing drills over Baltic Sea

NATO has successfully completed the first iteration of exercise Ramstein Alloy 24-1 for the year 2024, an air policing drill hosted by Estonia on April 22 and 23.

RAF Reserves launch specialist space unit in Glasgow

RAF reserves from the Glasgow-based 602 (City of Glasgow) Squadron have established a new space unit.

Merlin helicopters utilise air weapons range in Scotland

These exercises allow the Merlin helicopters to practice various tasks, including target engagement and manoeuvring in challenging environments.

What air defence systems does the UK use?

The UK's air defence arsenal includes advanced missile systems across the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force.

RAF showcase air mobility readiness in Ex Venture Spirit

During the intensive week-long exercise, personnel were tested in a variety of dynamic scenarios that mimicked real-world crisis response operations.

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