RAF squadron to finally get autonomous combat drones
The RAF's 216 Squadron, initially formed for drone trials but lacking drones, is now set to transition into deploying new autonomous drones in 2025.
Over 100 NATO warplanes exercise in skies over Europe
During Ramstein Flag, fighter jets and support aircraft from over 12 NATO nations took part in joint drills aimed at enhancing air combat readiness and coordination.
Britain set to have 37 F-35 stealth jets by end of 2024
By the end of 2024, the UK will have acquired 37 of the first 48 F-35B aircraft batch.
UK intelligence sharing with Israel solely on hostages
The UK government has outlined the nature of its intelligence-sharing with Israel concerning the ongoing hostage crisis in Gaza.
British helicopters ‘packing bigger punch’ with new missile
This trial, conducted at the Aberporth range in Wales, represents a significant enhancement in the Wildcat’s combat capabilities, allowing it to engage larger enemy vessels such as corvettes for the first time.
NATO jets flex power in high-speed Baltic air drills
The third Ramstein Alloy exercise of the year saw NATO and partner nations come together for multinational 'Quick Reaction Alert' drills in Latvia
Russia shot down its own ‘stealth’ drone
A prototype of a Russian stealth combat drone was shot down over the occupied Donetsk region, in what experts are calling a significant embarrassment for Moscow’s air force.
British nationals being evacuated from Lebanon
The UK government has chartered an additional flight to evacuate British nationals from Lebanon as the conflict in the region intensifies.
Russian jet in ‘unsafe’ manoeuvre near F-16 near Alaska
Footage from inside the cockpit of the US F-16 shows the Russian aircraft flying at an uncomfortably close distance during the incident.
Pro-Palestine activists damage factory building F-35 parts
Palestine Action activists have once again targeted Teledyne CML Composites in Bromborough, Wirral, which manufactures parts for F-35 fighter jets.
