Royal Air Force

Oct- 2024 -

10 October

Land

Image of military working dog Bruce, primed and ready to attempt an obstacle as the Royal Air Force Police Dog Display Team undergo training at RAF Henlow in preparation for future Dog trial events. This training culminated in the teams 2020 display season, having displayed at Crufts 2020 at the National Exhibition Centre in March 20. The team now looks forward to the Royal Air Force Military Working Dog Trials, held at RAF Honington in Sep 20, where members of the team will be competing.

UK Opens New Air Force Police Canine Hub in Marham

The UK Ministry of Defence has launched a new kennel center for the Royal Air Force Police’s Military Working Dogs in Marham, Norfolk.

3 October

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

British Jets ‘Played Their Part’ in Defending Israel: UK

The British government said its armed forces "played their part in attempts to prevent further escalation" after Iran fired a barrage of missiles at Israel.

Sep- 2024 -

30 September

Air

Joe Saballa

UK’s New Electronic Warfare Radar Tested on Eurofighter Jet for First Time

In a first, a Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon combat jet took to the skies with its new electronic warfare radar from Leonardo.

23 September

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Boeing Completes Maiden Flight of Future British Wedgetail Early Warning Aircraft

Boeing has completed the initial flight of the UK Royal Air Force’s future E-7 Wedgetail early warning aircraft at Birmingham Airport.

Jul- 2024 -

29 July

Technology

The RAF's latest fast jet trainer, the Hawk T2 is pictured during a flight over the beautiful scenery of North Wales. Based at RAF Valley on the Isle of Anglesey, the TMK2 Hawk is designed to train fast jet fighter pilots air combat and tactical weapons use, preparing them for front line operational aircraft like the Typhoon and Tornado.

Rojoef Manuel

BAE to Test Augmented Reality on British Hawk Trainer Jet

BAE Systems has signed a contract to test an augmented reality solution aboard the UK Royal Air Force’s Hawk T2 training aircraft.

26 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Image shows Protector aircrafts PR009 and PR010 side by side outside 31 Squadron at Royal Air Force Waddington on the 19th July 2024.

Rojoef Manuel

General Atomics Delivers Second MQ-9B Protector to British Air Force

The UK Royal Air Force has accepted its second MQ-9B Protector from General Atomics at Waddington station in Lincoln.

25 July

Europe

Joe Saballa

UK Military Training Outdated by 10 Years: Senior Official

A senior Royal Air Force official has claimed that the country’s military training program is up to 10 years out of date.

Jun- 2024 -

6 June

Europe

Joe Saballa

More People Quit British Military Than Signed Up Last Year: Data

Government data shows more people left the British military than signed up last year, further exacerbating an ongoing recruitment crisis.

4 June

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

British Military Pilots Sue UK Govt Over Carcinogenic Helicopter Exhaust

Dozens of British aircrew have sued the UK Ministry of Defence after being exposed to carcinogenic exhaust from military helicopters.

May- 2024 -

7 May

Air

Juster Domingo

Royal Air Force Protector RG Mk1 Operators Graduate

UK Royal Air Force personnel have graduated as crewmen of the Protector RG Mk1 unmanned aircraft system for completing an introductory course.

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