Merlin Crowsnest takes flight over Cyprus on lookout for enemy missiles and drones
The 820 Naval Air Squadron Merlin Mk2 based at Akrotiri is equipped with the advanced over-the-horizon airborne surveillance and control kit
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Nato Icy grip: Swedish Gripens conclude their first Nato air policing mission in Iceland
The deployment was a historical milestone for Sweden, marking the first time the country had led an Air Policing mission since joining Nato
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Epic Fury RAF Typhoons now hunting for drones in the skies over Bahrain as Iran war rages
Half the jets deployed to Qatar have been flying sorties over the kingdom amid the ongoing conflict with Tehran and its UAV attacks
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Cyprus From daring dam raids to supersonic strikes: The story of 617 Squadron
Formed in 1943 and comprised of both RAF and Royal Navy pilots, the unit has a long and distinguished history
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Epic Fury Defences bolstered amid US-Israel-Iran war: Find out how RAF Akrotiri is being protected
BFBS Forces News analyses the capabilities the Armed Forces have to protect Britain's base on the island amid the ongoing conflict
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Epic Fury Iran's a destructive force and our aim is to protect lives in this conflict, says Healey
The Defence Secretary explains the role of the Armed Forces in the Eastern Mediterranean – and what action he hopes to see Tehran take
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Epic Fury Merlin surveillance and control helicopter equipped with Crowsnest arrives in Cyprus
The Merlin helicopter can fly up to a mile in the air, giving advance warning of incoming drones or missiles
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Epic Fury Working together: Royal Navy Wildcats delivered to Akrotiri thanks to the RAF
The helicopters are armed with Martlet air-to-air missiles which will enhance the level of protection against drone attack
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Epic Fury We're here, ready and able, says CO as Royal Navy Wildcats get sent to Cyprus
Two Wildcat helicopters, whose crews are more used to operating from ships, will be helping to defend the island from drone attacks
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Aircraft The birth of a legend: History remembered as Spitfire made first flight 90 years ago
The Supermarine Spitfire, which fought alongside the Hurricane in the Battle of Britain, was in production for the duration of the war
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Aircraft Last surviving RAF Mosquito pilot relives his 50 missions over Nazi Germany
Former Flight Lieutenant Colin Bell, who has just turned 105, has written about his experiences in his new book, Bloody Dangerous
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Epic Fury Threat from Iran: RAF F-35B shoots down drone – a first for the stealth fighter in UK service
British F-35s have been operating over Jordanian airspace in defence of the kingdom from drone and missile attacks launched by Tehran
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Weapons and Kit Martlet: What we know about the best-in-class missile deploying to Cyprus on Wildcats
The missile can be launched from the shoulder, a static launcher or a vehicle, uses a laser targeting and travels at a speed of Mach 1.5
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Middle East RAF Fairford: The base built for D-Day that could prove crucial for the US against Iran
So-called defensive strikes on Iran look set to be launched from bases in the UK such as Fairford
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Aircraft Years in the making: UK signs deal with Leonardo for New Medium Helicopter contract
The government has at last signed a billion-pound deal with the Italian defence contractor after a protracted procurement process
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USA In pictures: The military assets from the US which are powering Operation Epic Fury
The United States Central Command said its forces are conducting targeted strikes aimed at dismantling the Iranian regime's security ...