In pictures: Apache AH-64E, world's most advanced attack helicopter
The new aircraft is described as being faster, deadlier and more connected to the modern battlefield.
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Aircraft Watch: Everything that's new about the world's most advanced attack helicopter
The UK has ordered 50 new Apache AH-64E helicopters – aircraft described as being more lethal, more survivable, and more integrated.
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Aircraft US F-35 jet crash injures seven sailors
The pilot was safely ejected from the aircraft which was later recovered by a US military helicopter.
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Navy Royal Navy aviators break off from training to rescue kayaker from icy Cornish waters
The man had capsized while paddling his kayak off the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall.
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RAF Exercise Red Flag: RAF in US for combat drills
RAF Typhoons will join combat aircraft from the US and Royal Australian air forces.
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Aircraft For sale: WWII Spitfire, good, used condition, starred in 60s films – £4.5m
The 79-year-old Spitfire Mark IX, MH415, flew with multiple RAF squadrons.
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Aircraft Apache: Everything you need to know about the British Army attack helicopter
Since entering service in 2005, the Apache has been used in Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya.
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Army British Army testing new Apache helicopters with improved weapons and sensors
The new AH-64E Apache can detect 256 potential targets at once within a 16km range – prioritising the most urgent threats within seconds.
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Cyprus Cyprus: UK military's last remaining search and rescue squadron celebrates half-century
All three of 84 Squadron's Griffin helicopters toured the island in an impressive formation flight to mark the milestone.
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Aircraft RAF Cosford Air Show to return after two years
The Shropshire show is returning after an absence due to COVID, with plans to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee during the event.
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RAF Watch: RAF's rocket man helps launch Virgin Orbit space rocket over Pacific
Flight Lieutenant Mathew 'Stanny' Stannard has amassed more than 1,000 hours on Tornados during multiple combat tours with the RAF.
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Aircraft RAF's submarine hunter fleet complete with arrival of ninth P-8A Poseidon
The aircraft – equipped with sensors and weapons systems for anti-submarine warfare – touched down at RAF Lossiemouth on Tuesday.
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Feature How do fighter pilots wee in the air?
It's even more cumbersome than you are imagining.
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Tri-Service In pictures: The best photos of the Armed Forces in 2021
Armed Forces personnel have worked tirelessly through the year – here are just some of the most impactful images of 2021.
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Aircraft Collection of Spitfires to go on display at former base
The Imperial War Museum Duxford said the new display will be "largest exhibition of these historic aircraft".
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Technology UK and Japan to work together on fighter jet engine technology
The UK is investing more than £2bn in its major national and international endeavour to design a world-leading Future Combat Air System.