Red Arrows begin ‘Blue’ makeover thanks to funding
After successfully attracting funding from Pepsi, the famous Red Arrows are to be painted Blue.
UK has ‘not discussed’ transferring Typhoons to Poland
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace previously suggested he is willing to send Typhoons to eastern European countries, backfilling their contributions to Ukraine's fighter jet fleet. However, no discussions have yet taken place.
Over 70 jets conduct massive aerial battle over UK
Exercise Cobra Warrior involved over 70 aircraft engaging in high-intensity, large-scale, simulated complex tactical air warfare operations for three weeks in March.
British P-8 trains with the Royal Navy in Baltic
A P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft joined HMS Mersey off the Estonian coast during a 'Presence and Patrol operation'.
British F-35 fleet escapes engine vibration issue
No operational UK F-35 Lightning aircraft have been found at risk of "harmonic resonance"; however, it is understood that a few in production were identified.
British Commandos take part in daring Arctic parachute jump
Their objective during the exercise was to simulate attacks on positions behind simulated enemy lines, thereby establishing a foothold for NATO forces participating in Exercise Joint Viking.
Typhoon jets intercept multiple Russian aircraft
Two Typhoon jets were scrambled from Ämari Air Base in Estonia to intercept a Russian military Tu-134 passenger jet, two Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker fighter jets and an AN-12 Cub.
A400M Atlas to be cleared for low-level parachuting in April
As per recent updates, the first operational clearance for low-level parachuting from the A400M is expected to be granted in April 2023.
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New British fighter jet project continues
Advanced defence electronics firms representing Japan, the UK, and Italy have announced the signing of a collaboration agreement.
Britain going ahead with sale of C-130 fleet
The Royal Air Force's C-130J Hercules capability is planned to be withdrawn from service on 30 June 2023.