New Atlas transport aircraft delivered to UK
The Royal Air Force has announced the successful delivery of the 22nd Atlas C1 (A400M) transport aircraft, marking the completion of the delivery phase of the project for the UK.
British jets patrol NATO’s east border amid Ukraine conflict
Operation Azotize, initiated in March 2023, marks the second deployment of RAF Typhoons to Eastern Europe following Russia's invasion in February 2022.
Protector drones to enter service in 2024
"Protector is expected to enter RAF service in late 2024, with an Initial Operating Capability declared in 2025."
British aircraft carrier to trial ‘Project Mojave’ drones
The Royal Navy has announced its intention to award a contract to General Atomics to trial 'Project Mojave' drones onboard a British aircraft carrier.
British troops jump into Estonia from C-17
Pathfinders from the British Army's 16 Air Assault Brigade jumped from an RAF C-17 Globemaster aircraft at altitude of 12,000 feet over the Rapla Air Base in Estonia.
British Typhoon jets continue patrols over Syria
The primary role of this mission is to support allied ground forces and conduct air strikes against identified terrorist targets.
British surveillance aircraft monitoring Russians in Ukraine
A British RC-135 ‘Rivet Joint’, an electronic surveillance aircraft, has again conducted a patrol over Romania close to the border of Ukraine.
UK kick-starts £125m missile defence development strategy
In a newly-released Prior Information Notice, the Ministry of Defence has unveiled its plans for a Missile Defence Research & Development Category Strategy.
No, Russian fighter jets aren’t flying over England
In an unexpected and seemingly audacious aviation anomaly, a privately owned Ukrainian helicopter has gained international attention for its unconventional transponder behaviour.
Ukraine shoots down ‘invincible’ Russian missile
The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal missile, previously deemed 'undefeatable' by Russian President Vladimir Putin, has demonstrated vulnerabilities.
