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Tobias Ellwood did circles in a plane at roughly a thousand feet around the 65,000-tonne aircraft carriers (Picture: MOD)

I flew a plane over UK's aircraft carriers – and nothing happened, ex-defence minister says

14th August 2026 | Weapons and Kit
This Atlas was operated by the RAF, while the A400Ms involved in the recent landings were flown by the German air force (Picture: MOD)

It's a case of touch and go for two A400s as they hit the beach on training sortie

12th August 2026 | Aircraft
Sergeant Craig Batty of The Light Dragoons explains how the recce vehicle has excellent off-road capability (Picture: BFBS)

Take it off road – that's when it comes into its own: Crew's verdict on Jackal 3

12th August 2026 | Army
HMS Tiger wreck

Wreck of Royal Navy destroyer sliced in two during night exercise found after 118 years

11th August 2026 | Naval History
Brave1: Ukraine's Amazon-style military marketplace (Picture: Brave1/BFBS)

Brave1: Ukraine's military marketplace hits $1bn in orders within the first year

10th August 2026 | Ukraine
It is expected that the group will be able to cross the Atlantic from later this week based on better weather conditions forecast (Picture: RAF)

Red Arrows forced to cancel UK air show appearances as return from US is imminent

10th August 2026 | RAF
The Romanian air force operates the single-seat F-16AM fighter, as seen here, as well as the two seat BM trainer: (Picture: Alamy)

Still fighting at 50: F-16s prove their worth defending Nato's eastern flank

10th August 2026 | Aircraft
The Institute for Public Policy Research says Europe has 17 different variations of tank, including the Challenger 2, while the United States only has one (Picture: MOD)

Euro allies must coordinate on disorganised weapons systems to save cash, says think tank

7th August 2026 | Tri-Service
The construction work currently underway at Brize will ensure RAF aircraft can keep operating safely there for decades to come (Picture: MOD)

Work begins to replace all 3km of runway at Brize Norton – the RAF's biggest station

7th August 2026 | RAF
A Wildcat fitted with additional sensors in flight (Picture: Royal Navy)

Royal Navy drones and Wildcat helicopter work together for first time in ground-breaking trial

6th August 2026 | Navy
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