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.

British Army ‘evacuate’ 400 in exercise

The British Army say it has been rehearsing the skills needed to move endangered people out of the way of disease, a natural disaster or conflict. 

Rolls-Royce celebrates 25 years of Trent – and plans for its future

Rolls-Royce is this year celebrating the achievements of an engine family that it says has transformed the way we travel.

Airbus Helicopters maintains market leader position

Airbus Helicopters logged orders for 369 helicopters in 2019.

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