New radar and missile tech have 'flattened the earth,' making even low-flying jets easy targets, Royal Air Force officer warns

The long-standing assumption that low-flying jets would not be detected is now "obsolete," Air Vice-Marshal James Beck said.

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 ...

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 ...
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First Wedgetail AEW1 Receives Royal Air Force Paint Scheme

The Royal Air Force’s first E-7A Wedgetail, designated Wedgetail AEW1, has now been painted in full military colors, although the fin flash appears to have been applied backward. Less than a month ...
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Royal Air Force E-7 Wedgetail Completes First Post-Conversion Test Flight

The first of three Boeing E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft ordered by the Royal Air Force completed its first test flight on Sept. 20, 2024 following conversion at Birmingham ...

Royal International Air Tattoo unveils 2026 theme details

The Royal International Air Tattoo is soaring into 2026 with a “Fighter Meet” theme celebrating a century of air combat and a ...
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Royal Air Force Retires MQ-9A Reaper

The Royal Air Force has confirmed that its MQ-9A Reaper fleet has been withdrawn after 18 years in service, as the MQ-9B Protector RG1 readies for operational deployment. Based entirely overseas for ...