Royal Air Force

Apr- 2025 -

21 April

Air

A UK Royal Air Force Typhoon jet takes off. The aircraft is colored gray, with 350 painted on its rudder. The background, partially covered in fog, appears to be a forested area.

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.

Mar- 2025 -

10 March

Europe

Rendering of the new soldier accommodations building in RAF Digby

Rojoef Manuel

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.

Feb- 2025 -

20 February

Air

Aircraft air refueling during US Central Command (CENTCOM) Bomber Task Force Mission.

Giulia Bernacchi

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.

14 February

Air

Protector on flight test before being fully operation to fly at RAF Waddington.

Giulia Bernacchi

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.

7 February

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

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.

Dec- 2024 -

26 December

Europe

Joe Saballa

Despite Salary Hike, Many Soldiers Leave British Military: Report

The UK is experiencing an alarmingly high attrition rate in its armed forces, with many soldiers continuing to leave the service despite a salary increase.

10 December

Air