Puma replacement programme reaches next stage with contract due in 2025
The long-awaited NMH acquisition programme is looking for one single aircraft type to replace five different aircraft currently in use.
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Russia Russia could have accidentally shot down aircraft it was trying to protect, UK says
The MOD says it is the second Russian A-50 destroyed in as many months in a friendly fire incident.
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Middle East All Houthi rebel targets destroyed in RAF Typhoon airstrikes, Defence Secretary confirms
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed that all targets in the operation were destroyed.
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Aircraft No F-35, no problem, as Turkey's fifth-generation fighter jet takes off
Turkey was expelled from the American F-35 fighter jet programme after it acquired Russian air defence technology.
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Ukraine Ukrainian pilots learning to fly F-16 fighter jets after completing RAF training
The RAF's training is designed to bring Ukrainian pilots closer to a NATO standard approach to flying in preparation for flying F-16 ...
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Weapons and Kit In pictures: Nineteen British military vehicle variants set to be scrapped by 2030
Some of the military's most iconic vehicles won't see out the decade, according to the UK's Minister for Defence Procurement.
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Ukraine Limited takeaways for RAF as Russia's air superiority yet to take off two years into Ukraine war
Forces News takes a look at whether there are any lessons the RAF can draw from the conflict.
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Aircraft F-35B Lightning jets land on warship ahead of largest Nato exercise since Cold War
The stealth fighter jets from the joint RAF and Royal Navy 617 'Dambusters' Squadron are based at RAF Marham in Norfolk.
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RAF G'Day from Down Under - RAF personnel welcome Australian counterparts after deployment
Australian personnel stopped off at RAF Lossiemouth and received a warm welcome from their British counterparts.
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Aircraft The historic F-16 - the iconic fighter jet that's still flying and fighting at the age of 50
The F-16 Fighting Falcon, known as the Viper by its crews, took its first flight in 1974 and has been in service around the world ever since ...
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Nato Nato achieves historic milestone with first all-female crew completing mission sortie
The AWACS aircrew completed the sortie in support of Enhanced Vigilance Activities.
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RAF What does a Typhoon display pilot have to wear while in the cockpit?
Forces News met the RAF's 2024 Typhoon display pilot to find out what kit he needs when performing.
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RAF Red Arrows soar into 60th anniversary air show displays with special Diamond Season
The RAF aerobatic team sport exciting new livery on their Hawks - and promise an even more exciting routine as they celebrate six decades.
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!["I'm standing on the backs of giants, really, who are helping me out with the display this year," he added. While the calendar of events is yet to be announced, Flt Lt Turnbull said he's "excited and nervous" to get his display airborne for the public. It's very early days for the display pilot, having only flown his display for 15 hours in the simulator. "I've only flown it once so far but we’re going to be working down the heights but I absolutely loved it. "I loved the G [G-force] and how the manoeuv](/sites/default/files/styles/list_teaser/public/Typhoon%20Display%20Pilot%20Reveal%20Flt%20Lt%20David%20Turnbull%20CREDIT%20BFBS%202024.jpg?itok=_QWKDdMJ)
RAF RAF's new Typhoon display pilot Turbo ready to wow crowds with new manoeuvres
Flt Lt David Turnbull - better known as Turbo - is getting ready to show off the Typhoon's combat manoeuvres at air shows around the world.
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Veterans Second World War RAF pilot takes to the air again in a Spitfire at the age of 102
RAF veteran Jack Hemmings is believed to be the oldest Briton to fly the historic fighter plane, raising money for charity while doing so.
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USA RAF Typhoons go up against US 'enemies' to prepare themselves for warfighting scenarios
Exercise Red Flag involved 3,000 personnel from the UK, US and Australia to help prepare the aircrews for potential real-world operations.