British mission concludes after intercepting 50 Russian jets
Royal Air Force personnel have returned from a four-month stint leading NATO's Baltic air policing mission in Estonia.
Celebrating 100 Years of Air-to-Air Refuelling
The world of aviation marks an extraordinary milestone this year, as 2023 represents a centenary of air-to-air refuelling.
British surveillance aircraft patrols near Russian border
A British RC-135 ‘Rivet Joint’, an electronic surveillance aircraft, has conducted a patrol close to the borders of Russia and Belarus.
Edinburgh Castle gears up for aerial extravaganza
The skyline over Edinburgh is set to be illuminated as an array of Royal Air Force aircraft are to participate in a series of stunning flypasts, here's the schedule.
Stalled Impact: Update on Russian Air Operations in Ukraine
The Russian Air Force continues to consistently deploy considerable resources in support of land operations in Ukraine, but without decisive operational effect.
British aircraft continue to deliver firepower to Ukraine
The UK continues to supply Ukraine with weapons with which to defend itself against invading Russian forces, with a C-17 landing only this morning.
Air Weapon Ranges activity for August
The Ministry of Defence has released an updated schedule for various air weapons ranges throughout the country for the month of August.
Russia struggles to protect citizens
The increased chance of being compelled to fight, drone attacks on Moscow, domestic repression, and the recent Wagner mutiny highlight the Russian state’s failure to insulate the population from the war.
Sustained progress in Meteor project amid challenges
Despite some difficulties, the first successful acceptance and test of Meteor Spiral development SP1.1 have led to substantial boosts in operational capability.
Trials extend range, payload of Merlin helicopters
As a result of these trials, Merlins can now transport up to a dozen additional troops or, by carrying extra fuel, extend their flight time by an additional two hours.
