RAF Typhoon Test-Fires Low-Cost Counter-Drone Rockets
The Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Eurofighter Typhoon test and evaluation aircraft successfully fired a counter-drone rocket at BAE Systems’ flight test development center in Warton, Lancashire.
UK Conducts Largest Military Parachute Drop in Over a Decade
The British Army and Royal Air Force have carried out the largest military parachute operation on the country in more than a decade.
Royal Air Force Officially Names E-7 Hub at RAF Lossiemouth
The Royal Air Force has officially named its new E-7 Wedgetail building at RAF Lossiemouth as the Aden Wing, supporting the airborne early warning and control aircraft.
Indian Air Force Trainers to Instruct UK Fast-Jet Pilots in New Agreement
The UK and India have agreed to expand military training ties following the 19th UK–India Air Staff Talks held in New Delhi.
QinetiQ Lands $275M Contract Extension to Support RAF Typhoons
QinetiQ has been awarded a five-year contract extension by the UK Ministry of Defence to continue providing mission-critical support for the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Typhoon fighter jets.
First Jupiter HC2 Enters Service With UK’s Joint Aviation Command
The UK’s Joint Aviation Command (JAC) has welcomed its first of six Jupiter HC2 helicopters — based on the Airbus H145 — into service, moving closer to supporting British forces overseas.
Marshall Aerospace to Overhaul 12 Ex-British C-130Js for Turkish Air Force
Turkey has signed a multi-year contract with Marshall Aerospace to maintain and upgrade 12 former Royal Air Force C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft acquired from the UK.
Serco to Provide Maintenance for EJ200 Engines on UK Typhoons
The UK has awarded Serco a contract to provide maintenance and logistics for EJ200 engines used on the Royal Air Force’s Typhoon aircraft.
UK Lib Dems Call for $13,000 Signing Bonus for New Troops Amid Global Uncertainty
The UK’s Liberal Democrats are lobbying for a 10,000-pound ($13,378) bonus for recruits to increase military enrolment.
UK Funds Next-Gen Typhoon Jet Radar
The UK has approved funding for a new radar on the Royal Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet.
UK, General Atomics Strike Long-Term Support Deal for Protector Drone Fleet
The UK has signed a long-term logistics and sustainment contract with General Atomics to support the Royal Air Force’s fleet of Protector RG Mk1 remotely piloted aircraft.
UK Royal Air Force Typhoons Intercept Russian Plane in NATO Airspace
Royal Air Force planes stationed in Poland have successfully intercepted a Russian aircraft transiting close to NATO airspace.
UK Military Conducts ‘Largest Ever’ Artificial Intelligence Trial
The UK military has completed its largest artificial intelligence experiment to date, testing how advanced algorithms could enhance battlefield operations across land, sea, and air.
UK Announces $400M Flight Training Upgrades for Navy, Air Force
The UK Ministry of Defence has invested $402.4 million to strengthen the flight skills of the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force in modern warfare.
FPV Drones Launched From Chinook Helicopter in UK Tactical Experiment
The UK military recently completed a tactical experiment launching first-person view (FPV) drones from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to test new approaches to rapid deployment.
Airbus Delivers First H145 Helicopter for British Military Ops in Brunei, Cyprus
The UK Ministry of Defence has received the first of six H145 helicopters that will support British troops deployed in Brunei and Cyprus.
UK Taps Rolls-Royce for Typhoon Aircraft Engine Maintenance
Rolls-Royce has signed a five-year contract with the UK to maintain and service the Royal Air Force's Typhoon aircraft.
RAF Inducts Collaborative Drone That Neutralizes Enemy Radar
The Royal Air Force has operationalized a revolutionary unmanned collaborative platform capable of blinding enemy radar.
UK Air Force Adopts Interactive Training Solution for Chinook Maintenance
The UK has launched an interactive platform to accelerate training for the Royal Air Force’s CH-47 Chinook helicopter sustainment teams.
UK Intercepts Russian Planes Flying Over Baltic Sea
UK Royal Air Force Typhoons stationed in Poland have intercepted Russian planes flying close to the Baltic Sea three times in two days.
Royal Air Force to Construct New Warfighter Accommodations Center in Lincolnshire
The UK Ministry of Defence has invested $83.9 million to construct a new Single Living Accommodation building for the Royal Air Force’s base in Digby, Lincolnshire.
CENTCOM Conducts Bomber Task Force Mission in Middle East
The US Central Command has conducted a Bomber Task Force Mission in the Middle East to enhance its operational capabilities in the region.
Royal Air Force Flight-Tests MQ-9B Protector Drone
The British Royal Air Force has flight-tested its MQ-9B Protector drone remotely piloting the aircraft at Waddington base.
UK Recycles Tornado Jets to 3D-Print Next-Gen Fighter Engine Components
Parts from retired Royal Air Force Tornado jets have been ground down and 3D-printed into new components for the UK’s next-generation military aircraft.
