UK must be ready to counter threats from space says Defence Secretary

The Defence Secretary has warned that Britain must be ready 'to deter and counter' threats that are emerging in space.

Royal Air Force begin exploring options to replace E-3D Sentry fleet

Options for the future delivery of the UK's Airborne Warning and Control capability are being explored, with the focus now on replacing the E-3 Sentry fleet.

Britain and France sign agreement for test pilot exchange

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson and French Minister of the Armed Forces Mme Florence Parly today held the first Defence Ministerial Council since the announcement of a permanent and regular forum for the discussion of UK-France defence cooperation in January 2018.

Bell V-280 Valor tiltrotor makes first ever cruise mode flight

The V-280 Valor has now achieved its latest milestone, its first ever flight in cruise mode.

Army aviators prepare for role at Royal Wedding

Soldiers who fly and maintain the Apache attack helicopter are preparing to provide ceremonial support to the wedding of HRH Prince Henry of Wales and Ms Meghan Markle, say the Ministry of Defence.

RAF personnel train the Nigerian Air Force Regiment

RAF personnel from RAF Lossiemouth have travelled to Kaduna, Nigeria to train the Nigerian Air Force Regiment and Air Police in Force Protection.

Why F-35 trials aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth will be conducted by American jets flown...

The first jets that will perform F-35 trials on-board HMS Queen Elizabeth will be mostly American owned but flown by British pilots.

F-35 jets set to arrive in Britain early next month

F-35 jets will start arriving at their new home early next month, the Defence Secretary has announced. Gavin Williamson confirmed the imminent arrival of the F-35...

Coalition strikes continue to hit Islamic State in Syria and Iraq

Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners continued to strike Islamic State in designated parts of Syria and Iraq between, last week conducting 53 strikes consisting of 63 engagements, Combined task force officials reported today. 

RAF observe observe Exercise Cerberus Strike to top-up Expeditionary Air Wing skills

Royal Air Force personnel visited Travis Air Force Base in the United States get first-hand experience of the 821st Contingency Response Group capability to provide expeditionary mobility support, say the US Air Force.

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