Foreign Secretary meets the RAF fighter pilots policing Nato's airspace
James Cleverly met with the RAF pilots responsible for intercepting threats within Nato countries airspace.
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Weapons and Kit Ukraine: Anti-drone arms race is 'a bit of a cat and mouse game', expert says
Ulrike Franke is an expert in UAVs/drones, artificial intelligence and military technology.
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Weapons and Kit RAF's VIP jets to receive major 'defensive military modifications', MOD says
The upgrades to the aircraft will include special armoured plating for the flight deck to protect the pilots.
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Iraq RAF Typhoons struck two IS terrorist targets in north eastern Iraq
Typhoons employed seven Paveway IV guided bombs in successful precision strikes.
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Aircraft US Air Force's B-1B Lancers arrive in UK for Bomber Task Force Europe
American bombers have arrived at Royal Air Force Fairford to conduct a long-planned bomber rotation in support of Nato.
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Gulf War RAF veteran John Nichol explains what it's like to eject from a Tornado jet
The heroic navigator recounted his incredible mid-air escape from a burning jet after being hit by a missile during the conflict.
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RAF RAF Dambusters take part in US' largest training exercise in Alaska
The Dambusters, with their F-35 Lightning jets, have been working with American and Australian counterparts in Alaska.
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RAF RAF Dambusters squadron debuts in huge international air exercise over Alaska
More than 200 aircraft and 10,000 personnel took part in the biennial exercise at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska.
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Aircraft Retiring RAF's Hercules will leave initial capability gap, new air chief says
The incoming Chief of the Air Staff warns that the decision to replace the aircraft could temporarily reduce capabilities on operations.
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Ukraine UK could train Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16s on frontline 'within two years'
The F-16s are the jet Ukraine wants and the one many think Ukraine will eventually receive, but they are yet to receive any from Nato.
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RAF Hercules vs Atlas: How do the RAF transport aircraft compare?
The Defence Secretary said 22 A400Ms would be part of efforts to replace the Hercules aircraft, set to be retired this year.
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Aircraft Concerns UK will be 'dangerously exposed' when C-130 Hercules transport aircraft is cut
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has defended the move to cut the UK's fleet of C130 Hercules transport aircraft.
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Ukraine Sunak promises UK will play 'big part' in training Ukraine's pilots
Ukraine has opted to seek F-16 jets used by many Nato members as it shifts away from Soviet-era planes towards Western equipment.
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Prince William Prince William salutes fellow 'rotary crews' for leading King Charles' coronation flypast
The Prince and Princess tweeted a lighthearted message saying there were "perfect flying conditions" after the flypast was scaled back.
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RAF Training for RAF aircrews on Protector drone begins in US
The Protector has a wingspan of 79ft and will carry UK-made Paveway bombs and Brimstone missiles.
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King Charles III coronation King's coronation flypast could be cancelled due to bad weather, RAF chief says
The head of the RAF says a 'weather call' will be made on the day with cloudy and wet forecasts for London.