UK defence firm awarded £31m future fighter jet tech support contract by MOD
Tempest, a highly advanced future fighter jet, is due to enter service in 2035.
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RAF Red Arrows commander sent home as 'affair with team member' investigated
Wing Commander David Montenegro has been sent home from a tour of the Gulf States pending investigation.
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RAF Red Arrows perform flypast in Bahrain as their Gulf tour continues
This was to conclude the 18th edition of the Manama Dialogue, a forum for global representatives to promote peace and security in the Gulf.
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RAF RAF completes groundbreaking first flight using sustainable fuel
An RAF Voyager took to the skies powered by a fuel made up from used cooking oil.
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RAF RAF personnel dismissed after allegations from Red Arrows members
The RAF said in a statement that an inquiry in response to the allegations "revealed a broad range of unacceptable behaviours".
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RAF RAF Atlas makes aircraft's longest-range airdrop in Morocco
The Atlas travelled a total 1,400 miles from RAF Brize Norton to drop multiple packages near Marrakech.
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RAF Fifa World Cup 2022: How is the British military involved in the tournament?
The RAF and Royal Navy are heading to the country to help provide security.
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Motorsport From F1 to Top Gun: Lando Norris pictured in Red Arrows cockpit and coveralls ahead of Abu Dhabi GP
The picture appeared to be part of Sky Sports' coverage ahead of the finale of the F1 season.
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RAF Red Arrows wow crowds with display in Abu Dhabi
The display was part of the multi-stop tour of the Gulf region – aimed at supporting and promoting a range of UK interests.
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Technology Ready, set, refuel: Hercules tops up tanks of Merlin Mk4s for first time ever
The RAF and Royal Marines joined tanks in a first-of-a-kind refuelling operation
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Technology Enhancing humans with iron hands and mechanical exoskeletons next step in support for RAF's frontline aircraft crews
Cutting-edge tech on display at RAF Coningsby tech roadshow could improve efficiency and health and safety for maintenance crews.
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RAF Stunning images revealed in the RAF's 2022 photo competition as winners are announced
Eleven judges found themselves going through 1,000 images and video submissions over seven days.
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RAF Augmented reality headsets to revolutionise work on military jets for maintenence crews
BAE systems is working on technology that would make physical instruction manuals on all aircraft a thing of the past.
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News Red Arrows and RAF Typhoon jets fly over Doha ahead of World Cup
RAF Typhoons are currently based in Qatar to support air security operations for upcoming FIFA World Cup.
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RAF Pilot training delays caused by a 'perfect storm', former senior RAF officer says
A former senior RAF Command officer spoke to Forces News about the issue and how it could be solved.
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RAF First RAF Wedgetail edges closer to entering service
The new sensor allows the aircraft's crew to track airborne and maritime targets whilst maintaining surveillance of an operational area.