Helicopter emergency? Russian helis have an ejection seat – find out why RAF ones don't
Russia's Ka-50 and Ka-52 are the world's only helicopters with these seats, so take a look at how the RAF deals with rotary-wing emergencies
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Aircraft JF-17: Thunder rolls in for air forces seeking a jet that's low-cost, but capable
The cut-price fighter is attractive to some nations who believe it can take on the likes of French-made Rafales and Swedish Gripens
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RAF Thanks a million! Typhoons hit milestone number of flying hours across the globe
The RAF is the biggest operator of the multi-role combat aircraft, which provides sterling service in the Quick Reaction Alert role
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Aircraft Germany enhances its aerial dominance through new Meteor air-to-air missile deal
The Meteor is regarded as one of the most capable and advanced beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles in the world
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Nato Typhoons intercept Russian Be-200 – the only amphibious jet aircraft in the world
The Beriev Be-200 was originally designed for civilian use as a waterbomber, but the Russian navy found other uses for the plane
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RAF Detect and defeat: Radar upgrade lets RAF Typhoons keep closer eye on potential threats
The radars, which are being manufactured under a £453m contract, aim to improve on the capability already provided by the existing ECRS Mk2
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Ukraine Czech president promises drone-busting L-159 jets for Ukraine – but prime minister says No
Ukraine's air defences are in dire need of help – but that help will no longer be on its way in the shape of the Czech-made Aero L-159 Alca
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Navy Proteus: The Navy's uncrewed helicopter that's full-size – and now fully airborne
British aviation history has been made with the Leonardo demonstrator making its maiden flight
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RAF New season means new pilot for the Typhoon Display Team: Find out who they are
The team look forward to being able to showcase the Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft to the general public during the 2026 display season
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Aviation History Avro Lancaster: Celebrating 85th anniversary of iconic heavy bomber's first flight
The aircraft was the backbone of RAF Bomber Command, first taking to the air of 9 January 1941 and entering service the following year
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Aircraft The big chill: F-35A Lightning put to the test in extreme cold and icy conditions
Lockheed Martin says the fast jet's time in the test chamber will help ensure the type's reliable performance in harsh Arctic environments
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Aircraft Night Stalkers: The unit involved in the Venezuelan operation – and so much more
Elements of the US Army's 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment are thought to be in the UK, with their latest mission unknown
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Aircraft US military aircraft arrive in UK – and online chat suggests something big is going down
US military assets including C-17 Globemasters and AC-130J Ghostriders have been spotted flying into US Air Force bases in England
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RAF In pictures: RAF Typhoons strike an underground ISIS weapons facility in Syria
The mission involved RAF Typhoon FGR4s, supported by a Voyager refuelling tanker, in a joint strike with French aircraft at the weekend
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Navy British F-35s get US help to combat corrosion and keep them ready for the fight
Three Royal Navy F-35B Lightnings are being worked on by specialists at the Fleet Readiness Centre Southeast in Florida
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RAF RAF armourers: Safely making aircraft dangerous since the First World War
They are responsible for the maintenance, fitting and overseeing of everything from bombs, missiles and gun systems to all types of aircraft