Tag: Iraq
Tube Terror Attack in London: The need to disrupt and destroy...
The attack on Parsons Green tube station in London on the 15th September 2017 with a explosive device detonated on a tube carriage is...
Update: British air strikes in Iraq
The RAF has been playing a full part in coalition reconnaissance and strike missions to provide effective air support to Iraqi ground forces.
UPDATE: British air strikes in Iraq
The Ministry of Defence have released an update regarding the progress of British air strikes in Iraq.
UK is fighting “a new Battle of Britain” – Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon's speech at the RUSI Air Power conference today is expected to announce that the UK will be deploying an additional...
Update: British air strikes in Iraq
The following is an excerpt from a press release from the Ministry of Defence, the original can be found here. Latest update Four Tornado GR4s flew...
British Reaper drones to operate over Iraq
The British government has confirmed it intends to deploy a number of its General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper drones to support air strikes against Islamic...
British strikes against Islamic State continue
Despite an initial lack of combat activity for British Tornado GR4 jets deployed over Iraq, numerous GR4 strikes have been reported over the last...
Britain deploys RC-135 over Iraq
The Royal Air Force has deployed its new RC-135 Rivet Joint aircraft over Iraq the Defence Secretary has announced. The RC-135 Rivet Joint intelligence gathering...
Britain to deploy Tornado jets over Iraq for surveillance
The United Kingdom is to deploy Tornado GR4 strike aircraft to Iraq to provide vital surveillance capabilities. It's being reported that the jets are being...
British strikes help halt Islamic State advance
For the past several months, British strike aircraft have been flying over Iraq, engaging several IS targets in support of Iraqi and Kurdish forces. Mr Hammond said:
"We've...