Belgium to take over Baltic Air Policing lead and Germany to augment

The 48th rotation of detachments contributing to NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission is imminent, say the Alliance.

British and American forces simulate a mass casualty training exercise

Personnel from the RAF have been involved in a joint exercise alongside military personnel from the US to realistically simulate a downed aircraft involving mass casualties.

WATCH: Bell V-280 Valor tiltrotor progresses through flight tests

The V-280 Valor reached a flight speed of 80 knots and reached an altitude of 1,000ft above ground level say Bell Helicopter.

UK moving closer to E-7 Wedgetail purchase with crew training

The first three Royal Air Force personnel have arrived in Australia for training on the RAAF’s E-7 Wedgetail aircraft.

Operational F-35A fires cannon for first time

Pilots from the United States Air Force 388th Fighter Wing's 4th Fighter Squadron were the first operational unit to fire the F-35As 25mm cannon in a strafing run during training.

Typhoons intercept six Russian bombers over Black Sea near Romania

Typhoons have scrambled to intercept six Russian bombers flying close to NATO airspace over the Black Sea.

Merlins join HMS Queen Elizabeth as she prepares for F-35

820 Naval Air Squadron have embarked on HMS Queen Elizabeth with their Merlins to support her forthcoming F-35B flight trials.

MP doubts P-8 Poseidon numbers will be enough to monitor Russian activity

James Gray, Conservative MP for North Wiltshire, has outlined his concerns at the proposed number of P-8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

Funds allocated for US to base P-8 Poseidon aircraft in Scotland alongside British aircraft

Some have suggested that this is due to the relatively low numbers of P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft to be operated by the UK.

Report claims nine Poseidon aircraft are ‘not enough’ for anti-submarine warfare coverage

In its report Russia: Implications for UK defence and security published in July 2016, the Defence Select Committee identified the Arctic and the High North as an area of concern.

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