Image captures moment RAF fighter jets intercept Russian military aircraft
RAF Typhoons based in Estonia were again scrambled to intercept Russian aircraft flying close to Nato airspace.
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Aircraft Army tests out its new 'battle-winning' Apache attack helicopter over the Highlands
The Apache AH-64E replaces the Apache Mk1, which entered service in 2001, proving to be a big asset in Afghanistan and Libya.
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Aircraft RAF's A400M Atlas takes lead on air mobility operations after C-130 is retired
The Airbus A400M Atlas can carry 116 fully-equipped troops and up to 37 tonnes of equipment.
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RAF RAF scrambles Typhoons to respond to Russian aircraft near Nato airspace
The RAF fighter jets were assembled from the 140 Expeditionary Air Wing in Estonia.
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RAF Red Arrows join Portuguese F-16s to mark British-Portuguese alliance anniversary
The British-Portuguese Alliance is the oldest military and diplomatic alliance in the world.
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RAF Nato's 'biggest allied air exercises in decades' plays out a Nato Article 5 scenario
Article 5 allows, if deemed necessary, the use of armed force to restore and maintain the security of the North Atlantic area.
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Aircraft Envoy IV: All you need to know about aircraft that made its debut at King's birthday flypast
The Envoy IV made its ceremonial debut in London – here's all you need to know about the jet that flies VIPs including the Royals.
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Aircraft In pictures: Best shots of C-130 Hercules farewell tour across UK
Three RAF Hercules aircraft flew around the UK to mark their retirement from service.
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King Charles Scaled-down coronation flypast rearranged in full glory for King's Birthday Parade
Around 70 aircraft from the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force will pass over The Mall and Buckingham Palace.
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RAF RAF Typhoons scramble to intercept Russian aircraft close to Nato airspace
The Russian aircraft failed to comply with international norms by not liaising with relevant Flight Information Regions (FIRs).
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Ukraine Nato ministers to decide on schedule for training Ukrainian pilots on US F-16s
The US announced last month that it would support plans to train Ukrainian personnel on American-made F-16 fighter jets.
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Aircraft Atlas conducts beach landing training in West Wales
The A400M showcased its ability to land on short sandy runways.
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Aircraft RAF Hercules engineer: I wish I had more time on retiring aircraft
The C-130J – described as the workhorse of the RAF – is being retired after more than 50 years of service.
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Nato Watch as new Nato member Finland hosts large-scale land and air exercises
Finland has hosted large-scale land and air exercises with Nato allies as it gets accustomed to its new status as a member of the alliance.
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Aircraft Lima Charlie: Why was the Hercules so valuable and what will we do without it?
Known as the workhorse of the Royal Air Force, the retirement of the Hercules marks the end of an era.
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Nato RAF jets join Nato's largest deployment of aircraft since the Cold War
Exercise Air Defender 2023 could cause travel chaos for some holidaymakers across Europe.