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RAF successfully trials sustainable fuel mix in mid-air refuelling of Typhoon and C-130

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The Royal Air Force has achieved its first Sustainable Aviation Fuel blend air-to-air refuelling of a Typhoon and C-130 Hercules aircraft.

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Head of the RAF says force must adapt and evolve

3:58

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Harv Smyth, says control of the air cannot be taken for granted anymore and the RAF must train for high-end warfighting.

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A successful end to Gripens' first deployment to Iceland

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The Swedish Air Force has successfully completed its deployment to Keflavík Air Base in Iceland, where Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighters carried out Nato air policing missions for the first time since joining the alliance.

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F-35: The agile fly-half of the aerial rugby pitch

1:30

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Harv Smyth, uses a rugby analogy to reflect the importance of the F-35B Lightning stealth jets operated by 617 Squadron.

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RAF Lossiemouth tests response to airfield emergency

3:35

RAF Lossiemouth has been testing its capability to deal with an emergency incident while continuing to protect the UK northern airspace. Meanwhile, on Exercise Agile Warrior, personnel trained alongside civilian emergency services.

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Start adjusting to civilian life before you leave, says veteran

1:00

British Army veteran turned online coach and transformation specialist Chris Ashford has some advice for those considering leaving the military.

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Head of the RAF says force must adapt and evolve

1:29

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Harv Smyth, says control of the air cannot be taken for granted anymore and the RAF must train for high-end warfighting.

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What we know about the naval mines Iran has in its arsenal

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These are the mines Iran is believed to have in its arsenal, should it decide to turn the Strait of Hormuz into a permanent no-go zone.

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Autonomous mine-hunters sent to help clear Strait

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Autonomous mine-hunting systems are in the Strait of Hormuz, the Defence Secretary has confirmed, as he visited the Permanent Joint Headquarters at Northwood. John Healey said he had been speaking to military planners about what else could be sent

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Ukraine dispatches interceptors to counter Iranian drone strikes

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Ukraine will be putting its vast experience of counter-drone warfare to good use as Iran continues to launch one-way attack UAVs on the Gulf states.

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How Western navies would tackle a mine threat in the Strait of Hormuz

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Reporting from on board Dutch minehunter HNLMS Scheidam, Rosie Laydon looks at why naval mines are such an effective weapon, and how Western forces try to find, identify and defuse them before they can bring traffic to a standstill.

RAF successfully trials sustainable fuel mix in mid-air refuelling of Typhoon and C-130
RAF successfully trials sustainable fuel mix in mid-air refuelling of Typhoon and C-130 Click to play video
Head of the RAF says force must adapt and evolve
Head of the RAF says force must adapt and evolve Click to play video
A successful end to Gripens' first deployment to Iceland
A successful end to Gripens' first deployment to Iceland Click to play video
F-35: The agile fly-half of the aerial rugby pitch
F-35: The agile fly-half of the aerial rugby pitch Click to play video
RAF Lossiemouth tests response to airfield emergency
RAF Lossiemouth tests response to airfield emergency Click to play video
Start adjusting to civilian life before you leave, says veteran
Start adjusting to civilian life before you leave, says veteran Click to play video
Head of the RAF says force must adapt and evolve
Head of the RAF says force must adapt and evolve Click to play video
 What we know about the naval mines Iran has in its arsenal
What we know about the naval mines Iran has in its arsenal Click to play video
Autonomous mine-hunters sent to help clear Strait
Autonomous mine-hunters sent to help clear Strait Click to play video
Ukraine dispatches interceptors to counter Iranian drone strikes
Ukraine dispatches interceptors to counter Iranian drone strikes Click to play video
How Western navies would tackle a mine threat in the Strait of Hormuz
How Western navies would tackle a mine threat in the Strait of Hormuz Click to play video

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Sport

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10th March 2026

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10th March 2026

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6th March 2026

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4th March 2026

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2nd March 2026

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3rd March 2026

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9th March 2026

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25th February 2026

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20th February 2026

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19th February 2026

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19th February 2026

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16th February 2026

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13th February 2026

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13th February 2026

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10th February 2026

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9th February 2026

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6th February 2026

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Explainers

UK's £41bn Dreadnought subs: what they’ll do and when they’ll arrive

5th May 2025

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5th May 2025

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16th January 2025

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10th January 2025

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16th January 2025

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2nd December 2024

Why undersea cables are prime targets for sabotage

24th November 2024

The Kord sniper rifle: Russia's answer to the Barrett

24th November 2024

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19th November 2024

Design of Royal Army Medical Service's cap badge explained

18th November 2024

Russia using fibre-optic drones to avoid Ukrainian jamming

12th November 2024

North Korea's huge military in numbers

12th November 2024

Experimental stealth aircraft that could change jet design forever

1st November 2024

Ukraine's new drone designed to repel Shahed UAV attacks

24th October 2024

What is China's navy trying to achieve?

24th October 2024

US's THAAD anti-ballistic missile system explained

14th October 2024

Everything you need to know about the Martlet missile

8th October 2024

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20th September 2024

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30th January 2026

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29th January 2026

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29th January 2026

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