British jets ‘grapple with’ American fighters and bombers over North Sea

Over two dozen British aircraft have taken part in training with American bombers and fighter aircraft.

British surveillance aircraft off Syrian coast

A British RC-135W Rivet Joint electronic surveillance aircraft has been operating off the coast of Syria.

Only one Joint Warrior exercise to run next year

According to a response to a Freedom of Information request just one Joint Warrior exercise is scheduled to run next year, between the 1st and 13th of October.

British military aircraft arrive in Oman for exercise

Typhoon jets and a Voyager tanker have arrived in Oman for Exercise MAGIC CARPET, an annual bilateral exercise between the UK and Oman.

UK ‘absolutely committed’ to buying more than 48 F-35 jets

The United Kingdom has made it "absolutely clear" that it will be purchasing more than 48 F-35 jets, according to a senior defence minister.

More F-35 jets delivered to the UK

Three more F-35B aircraft have been delivered to the UK, bringing the fleet to 24 aircraft.

Ministry of Defence tendering to replace BAe 146 transport fleet

Under the £80 million 'Command Support Air Transport Recapitalisation' contract, four Royal Air Force BAe 146 transport aircraft will be replaced by two civil business jets.

UK increasing size of Shadow surveillance aircraft fleet

The Shadow surveillance aircraft fleet fleet will be expanded from 6 to 8 aircraft and upgraded to include new defensive systems.

UK looking for contractor to provide adversary jet combat training

The contractor will provide their own 'adversary' jets to perform air-to-air combat training against Royal Air Force pilots.

Second Loganair passenger declares emergency over UK

Less than 24 hours after a Loganair passenger flight declared an in-flight emergency over Aberdeen, a second has declared an emergency over Southampton.

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