British surveillance aircraft patrols Baltic Sea
A British RC-135 ‘Rivet Joint’, an electronic surveillance aircraft, has conducted a routine patrol over the Baltic Sea.
Huge NATO exercises demonstrate ability to defend alliance
Troops from NATO allies and partners are participating in a series of long-planned major military exercises stretching from the High North to the Mediterranean to enhance the readiness of NATO forces.
New Shadow surveillance aircraft fleet training system
Currently, Royal Air Force personnel are required to travel abroad for simulator training. That's changing.
British Chinook helicopter ‘lays down lead’
Throughout the exercise, the Chinook fired twin M134 Miniguns and single M60D General Purpose Machine guns.
New target drone officially welcomed into Royal Navy
These jet-powered drones are capable of flying up to 400mph and mark a significant advancement as the Royal Navy expands its use of remotely-piloted air systems.
NATO heavy bombers and fighters conduct mission over Romania
B-52 bombers and allied fighters have participated in coordinated combined air-to-ground drills over Romania.
British and German jets intercept Russian aircraft
A Russian IL78 Midas air-to-air refuelling aircraft was intercepted by a joint operation of British and German fighters near Estonian airspace, as the aircraft was not responding to communications.
RAF Lossiemouth in £83mn facilities investment
McLaughlin & Harvey Construction Limited has been awarded a contract to construct a new facility to accommodate the UK E-7 Wedgetail fleet at RAF Lossiemouth.
Russian fighter jet forces down American Reaper drone
Russian Su-27 fighter jets intercepted and forced down an American drone on Tuesday, causing the aircraft to crash into the Black Sea.
British Maritime Patrol Aircraft in Sicily for exercise
Poseidon jets from RAF Lossiemouth have arrived at Naval Air Station Sigonella in Sicily to participate in Exercise DYNAMIC MANTA, a significant NATO training exercise.
