Threat from the sky: Why Ukrainian and Israeli airspace can't be defended the same way
The Ukrainian president has called for the West to defend his airspace like it did for Israel – but the two conflicts are quite different.
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Politics Argentina signs $300m deal to buy 24 used F-16 Fighting Falcon jets from Denmark
The deal is said to include spare aircraft parts for five years.
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Aircraft Iconic Harriers still proving their worth as they fly from US Navy's USS Wasp
The Harrier may be a legacy piece of British jump jet ingenuity - but it's still turning plenty of heads.
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Middle East RAF fighters shot down Iranian drones launched against Israel, PM says
The Prime Minister has praised the professionalism of the RAF pilots who 'flew into the face of danger' to protect civilians.
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Aircraft What a machine! RAF Chinook makes a grand tour of Jeremy Clarkson's farm
RAF Odiham confirmed the Chinook conducted a training approach and departure with the landowner's permission.
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RAF Red Arrows fly final practice sortie in UK before diamond season gets under way
The team fly their last nine-ship sortie in Britain before heading overseas to complete preparations for their 60th anniversary display.
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Nato RAF Typhoons arrive in Romania to take on Nato policing role and intercept Russian interlopers
Personnel will be ready to launch Quick Reaction Alert intercepts of Russian aircraft approaching Nato airspace at a moment's notice.
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RAF Red Arrows to thrill crowds with diamond season display at RAF Cosford Air Show
The air show announced the Red Arrows would return on 9 June, performing a brand-new display in the skies above Cosford.
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Aircraft RAF extends warm welcome as Wedgetail boomerangs its way back to Australia
The crew of the Royal Australian Air Force AWACS jet stopped off at RAF Lossiemouth as they head home after taking part in Operation Kudu.
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Aircraft Last of the (flight) line: Final pair of US Marine Corps pilots convert to the Harrier II
While the USMC is switching to the F-35, it has still been training pilots to fly the AV-8B, although the latest two are the last.
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Ukraine F-16 won't help Ukraine says senior officer, who reckons the warplane's now irrelevant
The unnamed officer says it's a question of timing, as the multi-role jet would have been useful in 2023, but not today.
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RAF They've got wings: Navy gives schoolchildren's glider designs a test flight in competition final
The children of Buckler's Mead Academy won the Flying Start Challenge Yeovil Regional Final.
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Russia Unhappy landings: Russians making mistakes that give away their own fake aircraft
The Russians have been painting decoy aircraft on their hardstandings to confuse the Ukrainians - but real aircraft keep landing on them.
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Middle East RAF A400M delivers 27 tonnes of vital aid to Gaza following third successful airdrop
"The UK is fully committed to getting more aid into Gaza as quickly as possible," Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said.
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Middle East RAF successfully completes second airdrop of essential aid to Gaza
This follows the successful RAF airdrop of over 10 tonnes of aid on Monday.
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RAF RAF sets out 10-year plan to increase use of drones amid changing face of the frontline
The next 10 years will see the Royal Air Force work with the Army and Royal Navy to bring drone technology to the forefront.