Merlin surveillance and control helicopter equipped with Crowsnest arrives in Cyprus
The Merlin helicopter can fly up to a mile in the air, giving advance warning of incoming drones or missiles
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Epic Fury Working together: Royal Navy Wildcats delivered to Akrotiri thanks to the RAF
The helicopters are armed with Martlet air-to-air missiles which will enhance the level of protection against drone attack
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Epic Fury We're here, ready and able, says CO as Royal Navy Wildcats get sent to Cyprus
Two Wildcat helicopters, whose crews are more used to operating from ships, will be helping to defend the island from drone attacks
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Aircraft The birth of a legend: History remembered as Spitfire made first flight 90 years ago
The Supermarine Spitfire, which fought alongside the Hurricane in the Battle of Britain, was in production for the duration of the war
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Aircraft Last surviving RAF Mosquito pilot relives his 50 missions over Nazi Germany
Former Flight Lieutenant Colin Bell, who has just turned 105, has written about his experiences in his new book, Bloody Dangerous
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Epic Fury Threat from Iran: RAF F-35B shoots down drone – a first for the stealth fighter in UK service
British F-35s have been operating over Jordanian airspace in defence of the kingdom from drone and missile attacks launched by Tehran
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Weapons and Kit Martlet: What we know about the best-in-class missile deploying to Cyprus on Wildcats
The missile can be launched from the shoulder, a static launcher or a vehicle, uses a laser targeting and travels at a speed of Mach 1.5
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Middle East RAF Fairford: The base built for D-Day that could prove crucial for the US against Iran
So-called defensive strikes on Iran look set to be launched from bases in the UK such as Fairford
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Aircraft Years in the making: UK signs deal with Leonardo for New Medium Helicopter contract
The government has at last signed a billion-pound deal with the Italian defence contractor after a protracted procurement process
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USA In pictures: The military assets from the US which are powering Operation Epic Fury
The United States Central Command said its forces are conducting targeted strikes aimed at dismantling the Iranian regime's security ...
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Aircraft Picking up the workload: AW149 taking on multiple roles vacated by the Puma
Leonardo's medium-lift helicopter will give the RAF and Army a capability already enjoyed by Thailand, Egypt and Poland
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USA Former US F-35 instructor accused of providing tactical training to Chinese military
US prosecutors say the case raises serious national security concerns
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Ukraine RAF teaching Ukrainians to become helicopter instructors as Interflex training expands
Helicopter training is one of a number of support measures being offered by the UK as the war with Russia enters its fifth year
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USA Strike a deal or face a strike: US continues military buildup in the Middle East
This massing of forces represents the largest concentration of US military hardware in the region since the 2003 invasion of Iraq
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Aircraft WindRunner: The largest cargo aircraft ever to be built, capable of carrying six Chinooks
It's 109 metres long with a payload capacity roughly 12 times that of a Boeing 747, meaning its military capabilities could be game-changing
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RAF CSG to head to the High North – with doubt cast on the F-35's ability to cope with the cold
The Chief of the Air Staff said the RAF is good at operating in +35°C temperatures, but suggested it could be harder in the Arctic