Enhancing humans with iron hands and mechanical exoskeletons next step in support for RAF's frontline aircraft crews
Cutting-edge tech on display at RAF Coningsby tech roadshow could improve efficiency and health and safety for maintenance crews.
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Aircraft Warning Russian air force could become 'major factor' in Ukraine war
Russian fighters have remained highly effective and lethal against Ukrainian aircraft near the frontlines throughout the war.
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RAF Pilot training delays caused by a 'perfect storm', former senior RAF officer says
A former senior RAF Command officer spoke to Forces News about the issue and how it could be solved.
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RAF First RAF Wedgetail edges closer to entering service
The new sensor allows the aircraft's crew to track airborne and maritime targets whilst maintaining surveillance of an operational area.
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Aircraft Downing Street defends Home Secretary's use of Chinook during Kent visit
According to defence analysts writing for the UK Defence Journal, the helicopter costs about £3,500 an hour to fly.
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Aircraft Delays in RAF pilot training system 'unacceptable', Defence Secretary says
Ben Wallace told MPs the waiting time for training is "not in a place that I want it to be".
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Navy Royal Navy helps in crackdown on gang-related crime in Caribbean
Tanker RFA Tideforce has been working alongside local forces in Turks and Caicos after 15 fatal stabbings since early September.
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RAF Watch Red Arrows arrive in Bahrain ahead of tour of the Gulf region
The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team is set to display at the Bahrain Airshow.
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Aircraft Defence Secretary says there are currently more British F-35s than pilots
Ben Wallace told MPs that colleagues want to play 'Top Trumps' with defence investment.
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Aircraft This is the British Army's deadly new Apache attack helicopter making its debut in the field
The latest model looks similar to its Mark 1 predecessor and handles similarly too, despite new blades and American engines.
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Aircraft Watch: Low-level Typhoons caught on camera
The Eurofighter Typhoon entered service with the Royal Air Force in 2003 and has gone on to be at the forefront of operations.
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Ukraine Ukraine: Jaw-dropping cockpit footage of helicopter flying extremely low along highway
It follows the original viral video filmed from a car narrowly missed by a helicopter trying to remain undetected by Russian radar.
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Aircraft Airseeker: What is the RAF's Rivet Joint aircraft?
The RAF electronic surveillance aircraft soaks up intelligence on tactical missions as part of a joint UK-US arrangement.
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Russia Russia has lost at least 23 Ka-52 attack helicopters since invasion, UK says
Russia has likely lost the aircraft "from Ukrainian man-portable air defence systems (MANPADS)", the UK's Ministry of Defence says.
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Aircraft Dramatic moment a Russian Su-25 Frogfoot pilot records his own ejection
The aircraft was reportedly brought down by Ukrainian forces this summer.
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Nato NATO reporting names used for Russian aircraft explained
The reporting names provide a convenient and recognisable English language handle for communicating aircraft types.