Start of a new era at RAF Akrotiri as Pumas replace Griffin helicopters in Cyprus
Historic moment as two Griffins and two Pumas flew in formation over Cyprus.
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Aircraft New £161m contract for F-35 maintenance and training to support UK's fleet until 2027
The UK's fleet of Lightning fighter jets is set to be maintained and supported by Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems under the new deal.
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Royals King Charles receives 'special farewell' from German air force Typhoon
A Typhoon jet with a saluting pilot at the controls kept them company following the conclusion of the King's three-day tour.
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Navy Survival at sea: How RNAS Yeovilton prepares aircrew for the worst-case scenario
This is a situation all aircrew want to avoid, but knowing what to do in case it does should be 'like riding a bike'.
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RAF The bold task of spring-cleaning iconic aircraft at RAF Museum Midlands
Historic military aircraft like the Vulcan, Lightning and Javelin have been given a very special spring clean at RAF Museum Midlands.
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USA Testing new tech to make it easier for female pilots to wee while in the air
Pilots at an US Air Force base in North Carolina were the first to test out a new system.
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RAF Red Arrows: Where you can see the iconic aerobatic team in 2023
The dates and locations where the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team will display across the UK in 2023 have been announced.
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Islamic State No evidence to support charity's claim UK airstrikes on IS may have killed civilians, MOD says
The Ministry of Defence has responded to a charity's claims more civilians were killed in airstrikes targeting so-called Islamic State.
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RAF Red Arrows spread the love with huge heart display in the sky
The iconic RAF display team recently confirmed that they will be a part of the 2023 Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT).
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USA Revealed: The hidden details in video of US drone crash with Russian jet
Following forensic analysis of the Black Sea drone crash with a Russian jet, further details have emerged.
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Navy Motherlode: Royal Navy squadron launches app with Microsoft that could revolutionise aircraft maintenance
Motherlode will allow engineers to process maintenance data much quicker – reducing the timescale from months to a matter of minutes.
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USA Exercise Warrior Shield: US and South Korean forces practise air assaults
The exercise, which took part in South Korea, saw soldiers conduct air assault and ground operations.
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RAF 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.