Chinese agents blamed for drones spying on UK nuclear bases

A Freedom of Information request revealed 18 drone sightings at sensitive military locations in just two years - between 2019 and 2021.

Russian heavy bombers over Ukraine – Why?

Recent flights by Russian strategic long-range bombers over the besieged city of Mariupol have drawn significant media attention.

C-130 Hercules conducts helicopter tactical refuelling in Estonia

A C-130J Hercules operating from RAF Akrotiri has been conducting ground-based tactical refuelling of British Army Wildcat helicopters in Estonia.

Turkish E-7T acts as airborne command post for NATO exercise

A Turkish Air Force E-7T has acted as the airborne command and control post for fighter activities above the Baltic Sea Region during NATO's multinational exercise Ramstein Alloy for the first time, say the Alliance.

Typhoon jets practise interception over Scotland

Typhoon jets departed RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland in order to conduct Quick Reaction Alert training with a Dassault Falcon 20 aircraft operated by Draken.

Britain takes command of NATO jets defending Romania

Britain has taken command of NATO’s air policing mission in Romania.

Britain sending more fighter jets to Eastern Europe

Together with eight Typhoons stationed in Cyprus, this uplift will bring the total number of RAF fighter jets stationed in the region to 14.

Draken to provide ‘aggressor’ aircraft to fight RAF jets

Draken Europe has won a six-year contract to provide 'aggressor' aircraft and pilots for RAF pilots to "fight" against during combat training.

Royal Navy carrier supply drones impress in trials

One of the drones travelled 1,000km to drop a 100kg payload on a platform replicating a Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier flight deck.

MoD ‘not proceeding’ with Counter-UAS after faults found

The Ministry of Defence has taken the decision not to proceed with the procurement of Counter-Uncrewed Air System technology from a specific supplier after unresolvable issues were found during the demonstration phase.

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