RAF conduct Reaper drone strike against IS in Syria
The RAF strike, carried out by a Reaper, killed a known terrorist near the city of Ras al Ayn in Northern Syria.
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RAF RAF Chinook and Puma helicopters celebrate 90 years of combined service
A formation flight of specially painted Chinook and Puma helicopters took place to celebrate the milestone.
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RAF Exercise Agile Pirate: RAF Support Force takes part in first collective exercise
Major Support Force were vital this year, providing assistance during Operation pitting in Afghanistan, ensuring personnel got out safely.
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RAF Why chip fat can help RAF overcome 'most significant' hurdle in going green
Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston said going net-zero is "pretty daunting" but that now is the time for change.
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Veterans Last surviving British Dambuster celebrates 100th birthday
Tributes have poured in for the George 'Johnny' Johnson, who took part in one of the most dangerous air operations of World War Two.
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RAF Quiz: How good is your RAF aircraft knowledge?
Think you know your fighter jets from your transport aircraft? Well, put your knowledge to the test in our quick quiz.
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Scotland RAF's submarine-hunter fleet nearly complete with eighth P-8A Poseidon arrival
The P-8A is the RAF's multi-role maritime patrol aircraft and can be used to identify and track enemy submarines around UK waters.
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Sport RAF Sports Awards: Watch as service's best celebrated
Flight Lieutenant Jonathan Maflin and Senior Aircraftwomen Shona Brownlee were named Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year respectively.
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Sustainability 'Historic first' as Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall fly to Jordan on RAF Voyager using sustainable fuel
Defence is making a number of changes to improve its sustainability as the UK works to be carbon net-zero by 2050.
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Aircraft F-35B: What you need to know about the Lightning jet
Here is all you need to know about the fifth-generation aircraft which costs about £88.8m.
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Sustainability RAF test pilot's world record flight on 100% synthetic fuel
The aircraft took off from Cotswold Airport, using fully synthetic gasoline made from just water, thin air and renewable energy.
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Cyprus 23 Syrians found near RAF Akrotiri after 'apparently illegally landing by boat'
Search teams from 84 Squadron and Sovereign Base Area authorities were used to carry out a helicopter search of the area.
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Red Arrows Watch: RAF pilot on Red Arrows 'FOMO' and new commercial airline career
Squadron Leader Steve Morris spoke to us about being Red 9, his next career move, and still being on the Red Arrows Whatsapp groups.
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RAF RAF fighter jets intercept two Russian bombers 'approaching the UK area of interest'
The RAF jets "intercepted and escorted" two Russian Tu-160 Blackjack, long-range strategic bomber aircraft, the Ministry of Defence said.
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CSG21 Watch: What is it like scrambling F-35Bs from HMS Queen Elizabeth?
F-35s from HMS Queen Elizabeth intercepted Russian jets in the eastern Mediterranean more than 30 times as part of the Carrier Strike Group.
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RAF RAF and US fighter jets team up in mass air exercise
RAF Typhoons, F-35Bs and US Air Force F-15E fighters, plus other aircraft, took to the skies over the North Sea as part of Ex Point Blank.