RAF F-35 jets join NATO mission following Russian invasion
Royal Air Force F-35 Lightning jets joined Enhanced Vigilance Patrols for the first time.
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RAF RAF submarine hunter aircraft tracks Russian warships in the Mediterranean
The P-8A Poseidon had been taking part in a major NATO exercise when it was reassigned to locate the Russian warships.
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Russia Watch: Why isn't Russia's air force flying over Ukraine?
Air strikes have been expected but attacks have been limited to missile and artillery strikes.
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Army How do you arm an Apache attack helicopter?
Forces News joined 653 Squadron on Exercise Grey Eagle as they armed the Apache Mark 1 for live-firing.
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China Lives of Australian Poseidon aircrew risked by Chinese laser, officials say
Australian defence chiefs say a Chinese navy ship fired a laser at one of their surveillance aircraft.
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Aircraft From disruptive passengers to hijackings, meet the people keeping order in the sky
Military Aviation Protection Officers have to be ready to deal with everything, ensuring everyone on board is kept safe.
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Aircraft RAF fighters welcome US B-52 bombers back to Europe as Russia tensions build
The American Bomber Task Force was joined by Typhoons ahead of joint training missions.
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Aircraft Exercise Red Flag: What is it?
More than 300 Royal Air Force personnel and aircraft headed to the US for the combat drills.
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USA US, Australian and Japanese Air Force perform 'Elephant Walk' formation
The formation is used to practise for emergency situations when a lot of aircraft may need to take off and attack at once.
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USA Does leaked footage show US F-35 fighter jet crashing in flames?
The US Navy is racing to salvage the jet with fears that submarines from China, which claims the crash area, could get there first.
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Aircraft Special US 'Nuke Sniffer' aircraft in the UK for rare visit
The US Air Force says its mission is to collect samples from the atmosphere for the purpose of detecting and identifying nuclear explosions.
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RAF RAF Typhoons scrambled for second day in a row
It comes after RAF fighter jets were launched on Wednesday, intercepting and escorting four Russian military aircraft.
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RAF RAF and US Air Force fly high for 80th anniversary of 'The Mighty Eighth'
The Eighth Air Force began during the Second World War as VIII Bomber Command before moving to England.
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Army British Army lowers minimum rank required to become helicopter pilot
Personnel can now apply to become a British Army pilot at the rank of private.
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Army British Army going back to the future with digitally integrated battlefield
Deputy Chief of the General Staff told Forces News the Army's focus is ensuring future land and air platforms are connected to each other.
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Navy Navy trainee: Kayaker's bizarre request during dramatic rescue
The kayaker was eventually reunited with his kayak by the RNLI after being winched to safety.