Aircraft facility at RAF Cranwell closed as 'tarmac melts'
An RAF spokesperson says flying training has not been affected and will continue by using alternative service areas.
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RAF RAF jets deployed to NATO applicants Finland and Sweden as presence increased
Typhoons and F-35B Lightning aircraft were part of joint fighter aircraft training.
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Space Countdown: RAF pilot set for UK's first space satellite launch
The RAF pilot on secondment to Virgin Orbit has put seven spacecraft in orbit from California – the focus is now on UK operations.
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RAF In pictures: RAF Regiment gunners take part in Cyprus recovery exercise
The exercise saw 1 Squadron Force Protection plan, deploy, find and recover isolated personnel in a challenging environment.
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Ukraine What's the strange rocketing technique being used in Ukraine?
Footage has emerged of gunships and jets making a steep climb before releasing their unguided rockets.
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Tri-Service Government looking at size of forces in light of Ukraine conflict, Defence Secretary hints
Ben Wallace addressed the Defence Committee as he answered questions on the Ministry of Defence budget.
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RAF RAF Typhoons deployed to Turkey for multinational exercise
Exercise Anatolian Eagle is designed to test a pilot's capabilities in multiple realistic combat scenarios.
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RAF Swarm drones tech to be used in future, despite cancelled project
A retired RAF Air Vice Chief Marshall told Forces News unmanned vehicles are ideal for "some environments".
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Uniform What do the Armed Forces say you can and can't do with your facial hair?
If you want to grow a beard or moustache, there are some rules you must follow.
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Royal Marines Royal Marines take the plunge off Chinooks in helicasting drill
40 Commando practised jumping off the back of the helicopter after being picked up by RAF aircraft.
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Operations Op Pitting: RAF personnel receive honours for service
Members of the Royal Air Force involved in Operation Pitting received a clasp for their contribution.
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Technology New command and control system to guard UK against aerial threats
The system is intended to offer a real-time map of friendly and hostile aircraft, linking UK and NATO radars and communications.
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Aircraft RAF Typhoons team up with Turkish Air Force for training
The jets from 3 (Fighter) Squadron are currently based at Mihail Kogalniceanu air base in Romania as part of 140 Expeditionary Air Wing.
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Opinion Lima Charlie: Does Britain still need a parachute regiment?
If parachute units have not been deployed en masse since WW2, why do we need them?
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RAF RAF Benevolent Fund celebrates generosity of supporters
The awards ceremony was attended by hundreds of RAF personnel, veterans and supporters of the charity.
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RAF Red Arrows' final Platinum Jubilee flypast cancelled
The decision was made following bad weather across the country.