RAF and German fighter jets scrambled to intercept four Russian military aircraft close to Nato airspace
British and German Typhoon aircraft intercepted four Russian military jets near Estonia.
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Ukraine Slovakia joins Poland in sending MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine in Nato first
Poland's president said the jets would be sent to the country in the next few days, with more to follow in the future.
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Aircraft UK, Japan and Italy join forces to show off new tech at Tokyo DSEI event
Announced in 2022, GCAP is aiming to deliver a next-generation aircraft by 2035.
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RAF RAF Lossiemouth to receive £83m upgrades to house new E-7 Wedgetail surveillance fleet
It is thought the investment will create around 125 jobs, including seven new trainee positions in engineering and construction.
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RAF RAF and German air force intercept Russian aircraft in 'routine' Nato mission
The British and German fighters escorted a Russian IL78 Midas air-to-air refuelling aircraft, which was not responding to communications.
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Aircraft Indian air force joins RAF's Exercise Cobra Warrior for first time
The international three-week exercise is welcoming pilots from four countries to the UK to train over the North Sea.
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RAF Concrete ears that intercepted enemy aircraft now form natural bird habitat
Forces News was given an exclusive tour of the site where the giant structures still stand – now an RSPB Nature Reserve.
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Politics RAF and Qatari air force sign agreement to continue joint Typhoon operations
The joint Typhoon squadron will operate from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire.
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Estonia RAF Chinooks train in Estonia on Nato's enhanced Forward Presence
The helicopters supported Exercise Winter Camp, Estonia's biggest ever winter exercise, transporting over 1,000 passengers.
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Nato British troops join thousands of allies in Norway's largest military exercise
The British Army is joining 20,000 Nato and Norwegian troops in Exercise Joint Viking, the country's largest military exercise this year.
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RAF RAF begins joint Nato air policing missions with Germany in Estonia
The UK is getting ready to lead the Nato air policing mission in Estonia for four months from April.
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Aircraft Sonic boom: The science behind the bang
A sonic boom is created when an object moves through the air faster than the speed of sound.
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RAF 'Reckless' drone pilot who endangered RAF Battle of Britain Hawker Hurricane avoids jail
Derbyshire Police said this is thought to be the first UK prosecution for endangering an aircraft with a drone.
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Aircraft Saudi fighter jets arrive in UK to take part in RAF's largest international exercise
Military aircraft from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Air Force have arrived at RAF Coningsby.
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RAF Royal International Air Tattoo confirms return of Red Arrows for 2023 show
The Red Arrows have been confirmed as part of the show for RIAT 2023, alongside other aircraft and pilots from all over the world.
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Aircraft UK vs US: How do military pilots get assigned callsigns and are they cool like in the movies?
The rules and the history behind military aviation callsigns and nicknames revealed.