RAF F-35B jets shoot down Iranian drones over Jordan
First operational air-to-air engagements for the UK’s stealth fighter occurred during defensive missions from Cyprus
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UK approves funding to equip RAF Typhoons with ECRS Mk2 radar
£650 million package covers 40 aircraft and supports long-term Typhoon upgrades into the 2040s
Saab, Boeing and BAE Systems sign intent letter for RAF pilot training with T-7A Red Hawk
Collaboration aims to develop integrated live and synthetic training solutions, supporting UK-based assembly and workforce.
UK and Turkey Finalize Eurofighter Typhoon Deal in Ankara
Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a $10.7 billion deal to supply 20 aircraft to the Turkish Air Force.
Türkiye acquires 12 RAF C-130J aircraft that have been decommissioned since 2023
Contract includes upgrade and overhaul by Marshall Aerospace before phased delivery
RAF retires MQ-9 Reaper after 18 years of operational service
Remotely piloted aircraft is replaced by the MQ-9B Protector, expanding mission capabilities for the UK forces
Helsing unveils CA-1 Europa autonomous combat jet in Germany
UCAV integrates AI autonomy with European aerospace manufacturing, aiming for operational deployment within four years
RAF Typhoon jets deployed over Poland to conduct NATO air defense missions
NATO air defense activated after 19 Russian drones detected in Polish airspace; incident marks escalation in regional tensions
UK revives nuclear air strike capability with purchase of 12 F-35A fighters
The aircraft will be based in Norfolk and will be part of a joint NATO program. The capability had been deactivated with the retirement of the WE.177 bomb in 1998
Turkey reportedly acquires 12 C-130J Super Hercules from RAF
Tactical transport aircraft out of service since 2023 and previously offered to Greece