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RAF Typhoons intercept Russian aircraft near Nato airspace

0:41

RAF Typhoons and Swedish Air Force Gripens were scrambled to intercept a Russian air force spy plane, being escorted by a Sukhoi Su-27 fighter aircraft flying close to Nato and Swedish airspace.

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Dynamic Manta: Nato's key anti-submarine exercise

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Exercise Dynamic Manta - which ran from 23 February to 6 March - involved ten allied nations including the UK, Canada, France, Germany, and the US, all demonstrating Nato's ability to operate seamlessly across air, surface, and sub-surface domains.

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F-35 v drone likened to sledgehammer cracking a nut

3:31

The aircraft took off from RAF Akrotiri and shot down the Iranian drone over Jordanian airspace, a feat retired Air Vice Marshal Sean Bell describes as adrenaline-fuelled and surreal

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Wildcats in Cyprus to protect UK bases and our allies

0:45

Defence Readiness & Industry Minister Luke Pollard says the deployment of two Royal Navy Wildcat helicopters to Cyprus will help keep UK bases, personnel and our allies safe against Iranian aggression

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Wildcats: The helis that can be used any time and any place

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Two Wildcat helicopters, whose crews are more used to operating from ships, will be helping to defend RAF Akrotiri, but their CO reckons they are more than up to the task in hand.

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Healey offers thanks to personnel and families in Cyprus

1:54

Defence Secretary John Healey says the personnel protecting Cyprus are doing an extraordinary job - and is proud of the families who are supporting them.

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Champions make winning start in Lincoln as RAF beat Royal Navy

3:37

A 2-1 victory was a good start for the Air Force in their home fixture

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Why is there no Royal Navy presence in the Gulf despite escalating tensions?

4:49

After a Shahed-type drone struck a hangar at RAF Akrotiri, it raises an important question. Why, for the time since 1980, are there no Royal Navy warships in the Gulf to protect British interests abroad, or to protect its own sovereign bases?

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Spitfire celebrates 90th anniversary of first flight

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The Supermarine Spitfire, which fought alongside the Hurricane in the Battle of Britain, was one of the few aircraft in production for the entire duration of the war and is now celebrating the 90th anniversary of its maiden flight

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WW2 pilot recalls Mosquito raids over Germany

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Former Flight Lieutenant Colin Bell, who has just turned 105, has written about his experiences in his new book, Bloody Dangerous, describing what it was it was like flying bombing raids in the de Havilland Mosquito

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Ex-RN commander gives verdict on HMS Dragon

1:39

Former Royal Navy officer Tom Sharpe says he's confident the destroyer will do her job in the eastern Mediterranean, but argues more land-based anti-air systems are needed as well

RAF Typhoons intercept Russian aircraft near Nato airspace
RAF Typhoons intercept Russian aircraft near Nato airspace Click to play video
Dynamic Manta: Nato's key anti-submarine exercise
Dynamic Manta: Nato's key anti-submarine exercise Click to play video
F-35 v drone likened to sledgehammer cracking a nut
F-35 v drone likened to sledgehammer cracking a nut Click to play video
Wildcats in Cyprus to protect UK bases and our allies
Wildcats in Cyprus to protect UK bases and our allies Click to play video
Wildcats: The helis that can be used any time and any place
Wildcats: The helis that can be used any time and any place Click to play video
Healey offers thanks to personnel and families in Cyprus
Healey offers thanks to personnel and families in Cyprus Click to play video
Champions make winning start in Lincoln as RAF beat Royal Navy
Champions make winning start in Lincoln as RAF beat Royal Navy Click to play video
Why is there no Royal Navy presence in the Gulf despite escalating tensions?
Why is there no Royal Navy presence in the Gulf despite escalating tensions? Click to play video
Spitfire celebrates 90th anniversary of first flight
Spitfire celebrates 90th anniversary of first flight Click to play video
WW2 pilot recalls Mosquito raids over Germany
WW2 pilot recalls Mosquito raids over Germany Click to play video
Ex-RN commander gives verdict on HMS Dragon
Ex-RN commander gives verdict on HMS Dragon Click to play video

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Dynamic Manta: Nato's key anti-submarine exercise

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5th March 2026

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