Active-duty US Air Force F-16 pilot makes history after being crowned Miss America
Madison Marsh is a second lieutenant in the USAF and flies the F-16D Fighting Falcon.
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Aircraft Typhoon: The RAF's primary multi-role fighter jet that packs a mighty punch
While some modern warplanes rely more on their agility, the Typhoon is all about payload and power.
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Ukraine Russia almost completely ceased air operations over southern Ukraine in December, says MOD
Russian tactical air power has played a pivotal role in southern Ukraine, but was eased off following the loss of three jets last month.
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Ukraine Captured Ukrainian soldier rescued from Russian-occupied trench in daring drone operation
Armed with only one grenade and flashing lights, the drone managed to neutralise an enemy soldier and lead the captive to safety.
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China State media shows off the Fujian – China's brand new cutting-edge aircraft carrier
The Fujian is the only vessel other than the US Navy's Gerald R Ford-class carriers to feature a next-generation electromagnetic catapult.
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Middle East Britain will not hesitate to take further action in Red Sea, insists Defence Secretary
"We are committed to holding malign actors accountable for unlawful seizures and attacks," Grant Shapps says.
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Nato Fewer Russian jets testing Nato airspace in 2023 compared with previous year
Most of the interceptions in 2023 took place over the Baltics due to Nato having sent additional airborne capabilities to the region.
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Space Secret US spaceplane blasts off on higher-orbit mission as rivalry with China heats up
The X-37B was sent into orbit by the US Space Force in the wake of the launch of China's own Shenlong robot spaceplane two weeks ago.
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Middle East Analysis: US responds to Houthi violence with measured amount of force - at least for now
Previous Houthi strikes had been thwarted by missiles from UK, US and French warships, but the US has now deployed F/A-18 Super Hornets.
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Ukraine Ukrainian combat pilots learn to fly F-16 fighter jets after training with the RAF
The Ukrainian pilots variously underwent basic flying and aviation-related English language training with the Royal Air Force.
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RAF Flying home for Christmas: Navy Merlin gets a lift thanks to RAF C-17 Globemaster
A combined Royal Air Force and Royal Navy team carried out the loading of the helicopter onto the transport aircraft over a six-hour period.
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Aircraft Hiding in plane sight: Multimillion-pound mansion goes on sale with Harrier jet on lawn
The six-bedroom house in Durford Wood in Hampshire includes the former Royal Air Force VTOL jet on one of its lawns.
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Navy American officer becomes Royal Navy's first female frontline Wildcat pilot
Lieutenant Commander Rachel Rychtanek, an exchange officer from the US Coast Guard, earns her wings with the Wildcat.
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Navy Latest Royal Navy Merlin helicopter aircrew get their wings in parade at Yeovilton
Family and friends look on as the group of six pilots and six aircrewmen from 846 Naval Air Squadron are presented with their wings.
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Veterans Rusty Waughman: Pilot who survived RAF's deadliest mission of WW2 dies aged 100
The Lancaster pilot said of the bombing campaign: "You knew you were facing death all the time ... but it's just a thing you accepted."
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Navy UK Carrier Strike Group to visit Japan in 2025 during Indo-Pacific deployment
The group will work alongside the Japanese Self Defence Forces and other partners to help to protect regional stability and security