RAF Chinook and Puma helicopters celebrate 90 years of combined service
A formation flight of specially painted Chinook and Puma helicopters took place to celebrate the milestone.
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Aircraft F-35s operating from HMS Queen Elizabeth again following crash
It comes after an F-35 crashed into the Mediterranean shortly after taking off from HMS Queen Elizabeth.
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Aircraft F-35 crash: Joint UK-US recovery operation underway
An investigation into the cause of the incident is running alongside a race to retrieve the valuable airframe.
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Aircraft Navy racing to recover crashed F-35B jet
It's feared UK adversaries could "reverse engineer" stealth designs and learn how to defeat the aircraft.
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Scotland RAF's submarine-hunter fleet nearly complete with eighth P-8A Poseidon arrival
The P-8A is the RAF's multi-role maritime patrol aircraft and can be used to identify and track enemy submarines around UK waters.
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Navy Royal Navy expands Puma drone fleet
700X Naval Air Squadron recently took delivery of their latest Puma aircraft and can now immediately deploy flights as required for defence.
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RAF RAF and US fighter jets team up in mass air exercise
RAF Typhoons, F-35Bs and US Air Force F-15E fighters, plus other aircraft, took to the skies over the North Sea as part of Ex Point Blank.
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Russia Russia sends nuclear-capable bombers over Belarus in show of support
The Belarusian defence ministry said two Russian Tu-160 strategic bombers practised bombing runs.
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Aircraft Number of UK's F-35s grows as three more jets join fleet
It takes Britain's total number of Lightning jets to 24, with 21 based in the UK and three stationed in the US.
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Aircraft How much does a Merlin helicopter cost to run?
The Merlin Mk2 is a specialist when it comes to hunting submarines but can also conduct search and rescue.
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News Watch: Could you own a frigate? Military equipment for sale
If you are a government and have a couple of million pounds to spare, you could snap up some UK Armed Forces military kit.
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Aircraft RAF Atlas dwarfed as it refuels mid-flight for first time ever
The A400M transport aircraft received fuel from a Voyager – both used during Afghan evacuations this summer.
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World Carrier Strike Group part of 'ambitious' tri-service training with India
The week-long joint phase of the Konkan Shakti 21 exercise involved is part of HMS Queen Elizabeth's return journey.
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Weapons and Kit Watch: Firing the missile protecting UK's aircraft carriers
The UK's Wildcat helicopters can carry up to 20 of the laser-sensor Martlet missiles.
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RAF Two Red Arrows pilots fly final sorties with UK display team
The last public display for Reds 6 and 9 was above the HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier in Portsmouth.
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RAF RAF submarine hunter named after hero WW1 pilot who 'taught them a lesson'
The RAF's seventh P-8A Poseidon has been named in honour of Canadian pilot Major William Barker, who was awarded the Victoria Cross.