Typhoons intercept Russian bombers for third time in one week
For the third time in six days, Typhoon aircraft from RAF Lossiemouth and RAF Coningsby have been scrambled to intercept Russian military aircraft.
Rolls-Royce launch new electronics manufacturing capability in US
Rolls-Royce has created new engine controls capability near the campus of Purdue University to support the company’s U.S. defence business.
814 Naval Air Squadron hunt subs in Mediterranean
The submarine hunters scored 'several kills' when they joined NATO's biggest anti-submarine exercise in the Mediterranean, say the Royal Navy.
Typhoon jets scrambled from RAF Lossiemouth
Two Russian aircraft passed by the west coasts of Scotland and Ireland before reaching the Celtic Sea.
UK confirm order of ‘fleet of 50 Apache’ AH-64E attack helicopters
The confirmation comes after a support contract for a "fleet of 50" AH-64E Apache aircraft was awarded to Boeing.
Why do British jets ‘protect’ Irish airspace?
Ireland lacks aircraft that can climb high enough or go fast enough to intercept Russian aircraft.
Gladiator ‘new dawn’ for fighter-jet training say MoD
The capability, known as Gladiator, was announced by the Minister for Defence Procurement in May 2019.
Sea Venom missile in firing trial off French coast
The anti-ship weapon is being developed by the UK and France to equip British and French helicopters.
Why does the RAF intercept aircraft outside sovereign UK airspace?
Protecting UK airspace is the RAF’s most important role and one of the reasons it was formed in 1918.
Saab Digital Tower demonstrator ordered by Royal Air Force
Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions has been selected to provide a Digital Tower system as an Operational Concept Demonstrator.
