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RAF fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft flying close to Nato airspace

RAF fighter jets have intercepted two Russian aircraft flying close to Nato airspace over the Baltic Sea. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said two RAF typhoons were scrambled from Malbork air vase in ...

Future wars may be fought and won in virtual worlds and only proven on the battlefield, Royal Air Force officer says

A Royal Air Force officer suggested that victory in future wars may go to the side that puts its tactics to the test in ...

Fifth-gen fighters like the F-35 are now the bare minimum needed to get the edge in a modern air war, Royal Air Force officer says

Current fights show how tough the air war is getting, a Royal Air Force officer said. That's why sixth-gen tech is needed as ...
Aviation Week Network

RAF Leader: Range, LO Needs Will Challenge GCAP Fighter Design

LONDON—The design of the fighter aircraft at the heart of the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) needs to have “full-spectrum” ...
The National Interest

Despite Political Tensions, the Royal Air Force Is Buying More F-35s

Currently, the British military operates approximately 146 fighter aircraft, including 111 Eurofighter Typhoons and 35 F-35B Lightning IIs. The Royal Air Force appears to have decided to purchase more ...