RAF's P-8 Poseidon fleet to be armed with highly capable Sting Ray torpedoes
The MOD has chosen the UK-manufactured Sting Ray torpedo to be added to the Royal Air Force's P-8 Poseidon payload
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RAF Ferocious Falcon: RAF Typhoons take part in large international exercise in Qatar
The Qatari-led exercise is designed to increase combat efficiency and unity among the partner forces
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Aircraft Russia says it's enhanced the Su-35S Flanker E after losses in Ukraine
The Sukhoi Su-35S, known by Nato as the Flanker E, has been used in the conflict in Ukraine, with five reportedly being destroyed in action
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RAF Thousands of supplies flown by RAF Globemaster for Gaza
The Royal Air Force transported thousands of blankets and sleeping mats, among other supplies, to Egypt.
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USA US Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider gunship strikes targets in Iraq
It ordered the action after US forces at the Al Assad air base in Baghdad were hit by a short-range ballistic missile.
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RAF RAF Typhoons take part in hijack exercise
The RAF, along with the Met police, have taken part in an overnight training exercise - simulating a plane hijacking.
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Aircraft Protector: RAF's newest aircraft takes its first flight in the UK
The first of 16 remotely piloted Protector aircraft arrived at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire in September.
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Navy Royal Navy pushes boundaries with launch of largest uncrewed aircraft from carrier
The Royal Navy says the successful trials flying the Mojave off HMS Prince of Wales offer a glimpse into the future of carrier operations.
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Aircraft Shapps to review decision to procure fewer numbers of Wedgetails for RAF
The Defence Secretary says we can do 'one hell of a lot better' with regard to the procurement system for the Armed Forces
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RAF Students become first RAF pilots to fly solo at Nato flight school in Sardinia
On successful completion of the course, the trainees will be posted to the Typhoon or Lightning frontline Operational Conversion Units
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RAF RAF Typhoons simulate base attack response with Nato allies
RAF pilots trained with French and US aircraft in an airfield denial scenario during Exercise Atlantic Trident
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Navy HMS Prince of Wales completes F-35 testing off US east coast
The Royal Navy is working to expand the operating limits of the jet.
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RAF RAF helps rescue stricken sailor stranded in Atlantic storm 700 miles off Cornwall
The yacht's captain put out a distress call late on Thursday 2 November after his boat ran into difficulty.
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Aircraft Watch: Rare sight of F-35s on HMS Queen Elizabeth's flight deck in Portsmouth
A Royal Navy spokesperson said the aircraft carrier returned to Portsmouth for a logistics stop and a short period of maintenance.
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USA Watch: Chinese fighter jet flies 'within 10ft' of US B-52
A Chinese J-11 jet intercepted the USAF B-52 as it was flying over the South China Sea, with the US saying it came dangerously close
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Aircraft Gazelle: The sports car of the air that could bite back
One former Army Air Corps pilot recalls how the same qualities that gave the chopper its edge could also made it perilous to fly