New Protector drone flies in UK airspace for the first time
The Royal Air Force’s newest aircraft has taken its first flight in the UK.
Large ‘Mojave’ drone flies from British aircraft carrier
No drone of this size – capable of carrying four Hellfire missiles – has ever flown from an aircraft carrier outside the US Navy before.
The Russian Bear – A Cold War relic with a new purpose?
The Russian ‘Bear’ strategic bomber was built by the Soviet Union during the height of the Cold War with the United States.
British aircraft providing surveillance support to Israel
British military aircraft have been providing surveillance support to Israel and delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza.
UK explains nature of military flights into Israel
The UK Defence Journal has observed frequent flights to and from Israel by British military aircraft, here's what they're doing.
Unite the union calls for sustained investment in UK aviation
"The Combat Air sector in the UK is a vital national asset playing a critical role in delivering national security", said Unite the union.
British jets practise dispersal in response to ‘base attack’
Royal Air Force Typhoons working with French Rafale and US F-35 jets practised responding to an attack on their main operating bases.
RAF point finger at Boeing for E-7 Delay
The Royal Air Force has pointed the finger at aerospace giant Boeing for delays in the delivery of the critical E-7 airborne early warning capability.
UK and Poland sign £4bn air defence deal
Defence firms in the UK and Poland have signed a deal worth over £4 billion to continue the next phase of Poland’s future air defence programme, Narew.
RAF help rescue stricken yacht
An RAF Atlas A400M and a Poseidon MRA1 have successfully contributed to the rescue of a sailor in the Atlantic Ocean, following critical damage to his yacht during storm Ciarán.
