All news on the topic: Royal Air Force

Nearly 30,000 British troops are unfit to serve on the front line, new figures have revealed.

The British Army has been ordered to suspend large-scale training exercises due to a shortage of cash for day-to-day defence spending, in a move which could weaken the country’s military readiness.

Britain has used its major air base on Cyprus to move sensitive equipment without scrutiny, declassified files show.

An “all-British” autonomous fighter jet is now expected to use an American engine after a cost-related clash between defence giants BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce.

The first crewed stealth fighter jet built in the UK for 40 years is nearing completion as the cutting-edge air combat technology seeks to become reality.

Two RAF fighter jets were scrambled to escort a Qatar Airways flight bound for Manchester Airport last night - and now Greater Manchester Police has launched an investigation.

Police are investigating a hoax threat made by a 14-year-old boy to an aircraft heading to Manchester Airport.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have honoured the country’s servicemen and women as they commemorated Armed Forces Day.

Sean Wiswesser says attacks linked to PM Keir Starmer were part of Russia’s sabotage campaign.

This is the moment British armed forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the Channel during a pre-dawn operation.

Jaguar Land Rover and General Motors are considering an expansion into UK defense via a £900m military contract, as carmakers seek to exploit a spending boom by NATO countries racing to rearm.

The whereabouts of thousands of military veterans who would be called to service if the UK entered a conflict are currently unknown.

Jeffrey Epstein trafficked women through UK airports as late as 2019, new analysis appears to reveal.

Britain’s £71 billion programme to deliver its most advanced fighter jet has been hit by significant delays, equipment shortages, and staffing gaps, according to a new report from the National Audit Office (NAO).

British forces launched a series of airstrikes on a Houthi military target in Yemen on Tuesday evening, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said.

New fighter jets set to replace the RAF’s Typhoons have been seen for the first time.

Two British warships are already in the region and would be used if any evacuation operation is ordered. Royal Air Force planes and helicopters are also on standby.

Jobs in Yeovil, the UK’s last helicopter factory, could be at risk if Labour decides not to award contract to Leonardo