RAF supports Middle Eastern air operations in the U.S.

RAF personnel are supporting the coordination of airspace activities in the Middle East from across the Atlantic at a US Air Force Base.

NATO finishes modernisation of major airbase in Albania

The airbase will serve as an important NATO air hub.

Busy day for British carrier jets in Arctic

British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales and her jets have been operating in Vest Fjorden in the Arctic Circle.

New drone trials squadron has no drones

Due to "competing resource requirements", 216 Squadron has not conducted any drone trials despite being formed in 2020 for that purpose.

American bombers return home after show of force in Europe

The B-1 bombers flew as a simulated adversary and received intercepts from various NATO fighter aircraft across the Arctic, North Sea, and the Greenland, Iceland, and UK gap.

Commando fliers undertake unusual supply mission

Commando aviators performed an unusual delivery mission – saving locals weeks of effort in brutal conditions.

U.S. and Jordan drop aid directly into Gaza

U.S. C-130s dropped over 38,000 meals along the coastline of Gaza, allowing for civilian access to the critical aid.

Boeing awarded $3.4bn for 17 P-8A Poseidon aircraft

The U.S. Navy has awarded Boeing a $3.4 billion contract to begin manufacturing 14 P-8A Poseidon aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force and three additional P-8s for the German Navy.

Nations meet for further E-7 Wedgetail discussions

Established in 2022, the Wedgetail Trilateral Agreement is a commitment of the RAF, RAAF, and USAF to work together under an E-7 'Joint Vision Statement'.

RAF aircraft numbers drop by 22% in seven years

The fleet has reduced from 724 aircraft in service in 2016 to 564 in 2023, which represents a reduction of approximately 22%.

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