Typhoons bomb mortar position in western Iraq

Typhoon jets, based at RAF Akrotiri and supported by a Voyager tanker, used a Paveway IV guided bomb against an Islamic State mortar position.

F-35 surges forward with successful weapons tests

The F-35 recently completed 25 missions comprising of 12 accuracy and 13 separation tests as part of a month long weapons test surge.

WATCH: BAE design ‘self repairing’ combat aircraft

Scientists at BAE Systems have lifted the lid on some futuristic technologies that could be incorporated in military and civil aircraft of 2040.

Reaper supports Iraqi forces and other coalition aircraft

A Reaper remotely piloted aircraft provided overwatch to Iraqi ground forces clearing positions in northern Iraq on Saturday.

Minister praises RAF crews on Baltic mission

Minister Earl Howe has praised Royal Air Force crews serving in Estonia as part of NATO’s Baltic Air Policing Mission.

British P-8 Poseidon aircraft to be armed with American weapons

It has been confirmed that British P-8 Poseidon aircraft will operate with American rather than British weapons for the time being.

Armed Forces Minister welcomes liberation of Manbij

Freeing of the strategic town in northern Syria is the latest gain in the fight against Islamic State.

Merlin helicopters in day-long Gibraltar transit

Deploying at short notice to locations across the globe is something all Merlin and other Commando Helicopter Force aircraft must be ready for.

WATCH: A Russian jet intercepts an American drone

Footage shows an Su-30SM "intercepting" an American MQ-9 Reaper drone over Syria last year.

IN PICTURES: Nominations for the RAF ‘Best Picture’ competition

The public vote for the RAF image of the year has started, the public can now choose one of nine contenders through a dedicated website.

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