Pair of Royal Air Force P-8 Poseidons hit significant milestone firsts in Indo-Pacific
This is the furthest range and longest duration exercise for the RAF Poseidon force to date.
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Aircraft CC295 Kingfisher capable of search and rescue missions across the Canadian wilderness
The aircraft joined the Search and Rescue fleet four years ago, replacing the Buffalo which retired in 2022.
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Aircraft Flying put on hold after Typhoon crashes during multi-national exercise in Australia
Ex Pitch Black has been suspended after the Italian pilot was forced to eject after encountering an unknown issue during a training flight.
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Aircraft Could this be the future cockpit of Typhoon jets keeping them relevant as they age?
At this year's RIAT, Forces News took a tour of what Typhoon pilots could be facing in the future.
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RAF Iconic WW2 Lancaster bomber cleared to fly again after extensive maintenance period
One of the UK's most recognisable warplanes will be taking to the skies once again now it's been inspected and cleared for flight.
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Aircraft RAF's sixth-gen Tempest fighter jet making progress, Defence Secretary says
Some media reports have raised concerns that the Tempest project could be cancelled by the new Government.
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RAF RAF Tempest stealth fighter mock-up offers glimpse into the future of air combat
The aircraft is set to be in service in 2035, with a radar capable of providing 10,000 times more data than current systems.
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Aircraft RAF's Poseidon, Globemaster and Chinook now cleared to use sustainable fuel
Boeing announced guidance at the Royal International Air Tattoo explaining how its military aircraft can now operate on SAF.
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USA USAF B-52s intercepted by Russian fighters while flying towards Romanian base
Two US Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers encountered the Russian aircraft during a mission over the Barents Sea.
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Aircraft Protector: RAF's newest drone fleet continues to grow with trials stepping up the pace
Equipped with advanced equipment and precision strike weapons, Protector will look to provide critical armed surveillance capability.
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RAF Special tribute as Spitfire gets new paint scheme in honour of pilot who died in crash
Spitfire TE311 wears the fictitious squadron code L-NG on her starboard side in memory of Squadron Leader Mark Long,
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RAF She said yes! Couple get engaged in cockpit of Royal Air Force A400M Atlas
The RAF shared a post on X that confirmed the bride-to-be said 'yes', posting a picture of the happy couple and a video of the proposal.
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USA Shooting some hoops: 1,000 basketballs dropped from 1,000 feet from C-17
YouTubers Dude Perfect teamed up with the US Air Force to release two rounds of 500 basketballs from the back of the Globemaster cargo plane ...
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USA US Navy scores first air-to-air kill with electronic attack Growler as it zaps Houthi target
The US Navy EA-18G Growler, a variant of the two-seat Super Hornet, was defending commercial shipping against Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.
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Aircraft RAF Chinook returns to base after being stranded in farmer's field for several days
The RAF Odiham-based 7 Squadron helicopter was forced to make a precautionary landing in a field in Dorset after a fault was detected.
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Navy Royal Navy squadron completes first independent sortie with F-35B Lightning
The Commanding Officer of 809 Naval Air Squadron said it was "not a small ask for what is still a small, growing team".