F-35 enters Initial Operational Test and Evaluation period

The US Air Force 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron have kicked off F-35 Initial Operational Test and Evaluation.

A400M Atlas completes beach landing trials

206 Squadron, supported by 70 Squadron engineers, have been practicing beach landing with an A400M Atlas aircraft in Southern Wales, say the Royal Air Force.

Typhoon launches for first time with Meteor missile

Typhoon jets launched from RAF Lossiemouth yesterday with the Meteor Air-to-Air missiles for the first time during a Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) mission.

Australia’s first F-35 jets arrive home

Australia's first two locally-based F-35 fighter aircraft arrived at Royal Australian Air Force station Williamtown, marking a milestone for the programme.

British and French forces on Exercise Global Eagle

Exercise Global Eagle saw over 200 RAF Police and RAF Regiment personnel from 2 FP Wg based at RAF Leeming join a similar number from Commando Parachutistes de l’Air 20 of the French Air Force at Caylus training area near Toulouse.

Italian Air Force declare F-35 Initial Operational Capability

The Chief of Staff of the Italian Air Force announced the important F-35 milestone in Amendolo last week.

Typhoon jets launched after unidentified aircraft spotted off Scottish coast

Typhoon jets have been scrambled from RAF Lossiemouth to intercept and identify aircraft off the coast of the United Kingdom.

RAF explore drones for Force Protection at RAF Akrotiri

Force Protection personnel from RAF Honington recently carried out an Operational Capability Demonstration utilising Remotely Piloted Air Systems to enhance Force Protection at RAF Akrotiri, say the MoD. 

Typhoon jets destroy Islamic State observation post in Syria

Typhoon jets have eliminated an Islamic State observation post in eastern Syria.

British F-35B jets exercise with French Rafales and American F-15s over North Sea

British F-35B jets have taken part in an exercise off the coast of the UK alongside American and French aircraft.

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