Ministry of Defence2 days agoRAF jet carrying defence secretary has signal jammed near Russian borderPilots on board had to use a different navigation system while the plane's GPS was disabled.2 days ago4 days agoRed Arrows to fly with fewer jets to preserve ageing fleetThe famous display team will fly with seven rather than nine aircraft for most of its displays.4 days ago6 days agoWhy Russian jets intercepting an RAF spy plane is 'serious incident'The BBC's Frank Gardner explained how the incident highlighted tense relations between Russia and Nato. 6 days ago7 days agoRussian jets 'dangerously' intercept RAF spy plane over Black SeaThe unarmed Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft was conducting a "routine international flight" during the incidents, the Ministry of Defence says.7 days ago17 May 2026British jets to get new anti-drone missile systemsThe new systems provide a cheaper way to intercept threats like Iran's Shahed drones used in the Middle East.17 May 202615 May 2026British firm vying to build next Red Arrows jets collapsesAeralis was hoping the UK government would award it a contract to replace the Hawk jets currently flown by the RAF.15 May 202615 May 2026Family anguish at Iraq death soldier case failureA Baghdad court says a man thought to have helped kill six British soldiers is not the real culprit.15 May 202614 May 2026Remote-controlled guns to be made in £1bn contractThey will be made in Telford using steel from Sheffield, and the chassis will be made in Stockport.14 May 202612 May 2026UK promises jets, drones and warship for Strait of Hormuz defence mission More than 40 nations are involved in the mission, which the Ministry of Defence says will begin when conditions allow.12 May 2026...
