British jets intercept 15 Russian military aircraft
Royal Air Force Typhoons deployed to Poland under NATO's enhanced Air Policing mission have scrambled six times in as many days, intercepting a total of 15 Russian military aircraft operating near NATO airspace and vessels.
UK confirms ongoing training of Israeli forces personnel
The British Armed Forces are currently training members of the IsraelI Defense Forces (IDF) on UK-based training courses as part of ongoing defence engagement between the two countries.
British jets fend off Russian warplanes buzzing U.S. ship
A Russian fighter jet conducted low-altitude passes near a United States Navy ship in the Baltic Sea on Sunday, prompting a rapid response from Royal Air Force Typhoons deployed under NATO’s enhanced Air Policing mission.
British F-35 lands in India due to fuel diversion
It is understood the aircraft was unable to land on the carrier due to adverse weather and diverted in the interest of safety, as is standard operating procedure.
Typhoon jets moved to Cyprus in British show of force
The UK Defence Journal understands that Typhoon jets were also recently launched from RAF Akrotiri to counter a renewed one-way attack UAV threat from Iran.
Britain wants 7,000 cruise missiles to deter Russia
Admiral Radakin described the acquisition as a critical step in increasing the UK’s conventional lethality and reinforcing deterrence at a time of growing global instability.
New powerful radar for Typhoon receives £204m boost
The funding was confirmed during a visit to Leonardo's radar facility in Edinburgh by Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones MP.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport to host UK refuelling fleet
Glasgow Prestwick Airport will temporarily host the RAF's Voyager A330 refuelling fleet during major resurfacing works at RAF Brize Norton.
Sweden uses AI to fly Gripen jet in air combat test
Sweden has conducted a series of test flights using artificial intelligence (AI) to operate a Gripen E fighter jet in a simulated air combat environment, Saab has announced.
Marshall joins Northrop in bid for British Army air defence
Marshall has been named as a key UK supplier by Northrop Grumman in its proposal for the British Army’s next-generation ground-based air defence (GBAD)...
