All UK Royal Air Force articles – Page 18
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NewsUK's second aircraft carrier will enter service
UK Prime Minister David Cameron has announced that the Ministry of Defence will bring its second aircraft carrier – HMS Prince Wales – into service, in a reversal of a decision made in 2010.
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NewsNATO Summit: MoD discusses Sentinel maritime upgrades with Raytheon
Raytheon is currently in dialogue with the UK Ministry of Defence regarding the possible upgrade of its Sentinel R1 surveillance aircraft to include a maritime search capability that the Royal Air Force said it desired back in July.
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NewsRAF's first A400M Atlas completes maiden flight
The Royal Air Force is a step closer to receiving its first Airbus Defence and Space A400M Atlas airlifter after the aircraft made its maiden flight in Spain on 30 August.
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NewsRAF Rivet Joint on first operational deployment over Iraq
The Royal Air Force has deployed its first Boeing RC-135W Rivet Joint signals intelligence aircraft to support operations over Iraq, marking the first operational deployment of the aircraft since its delivery in November 2013.
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NewsPICTURES: Lancaster bombers fly in formation
Two Avro Lancaster bombers have been flown in formation for the first time in more than 50 years, with the duo set to appear at numerous air shows and events in the UK over the coming weeks.
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NewsMore details emerge on RAF Tornado deployment
A “small number” of Royal Air Force Panavia GR4 Tornado combat jets have been deployed to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus where they will be positioned to support aid delivery to displaced people in Iraq.
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NewsUK to deploy Tornados in support of Iraq operations
The UK is further lending its support to the fight against Islamic militants in Iraq, as it reveals its plans to position its Panavia GR4 Tornado combat aircraft in the region.
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NewsUK's first A400M powers toward flight debut
The UK’s first Airbus A400M tactical transport remains on track for a September delivery, with the Royal Air Force’s lead “Atlas” having performed its first low-speed taxy trial in Seville, Spaing.
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NewsUK steps up Iraq support with C-130Js
Two Royal Air Force Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules transport aircraft have been deployed to provide aid to displaced Iraqis that are stranded in the Mount Sinjar region of the country.
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NewsAirTanker pitches Voyager for NATO refuelling shortfall
European NATO nations could access spare capacity on the UK’s Airbus A330 Voyager tanker/transport fleet, under an initiative being promoted by the industrial consortium responsible for providing the aircraft.
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NewsRAF Reapers to enter service's core fleet
The UK Ministry of Defence has announced that it will bring its ten Royal Air Force General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9 Reaper unmanned air vehicles into its core fleet.
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NewsAirbus pushes for UK maritime patrol contest
One of the potential bidders for a future UK maritime patrol aircraft requirement is calling on the Ministry of Defence to hold a competition, rather than “rush in” to a sole-source deal to buy Boeing’s 737-based P-8.
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Rafael pitches new sensor pod to UK
Rafael is in discussions with the UK Ministry of Defence regarding the potential integration of the former’s TopLite Multi-High Definition (MHD) electro-optic payload on-board Royal Air Force aircraft.
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Flybe to maintain RAF A400M fleet
Flybe’s technical arm is to maintain the UK Royal Air Force’s on-order Airbus A400M military transport fleet.
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FARNBOROUGH: RAF plans new Sentinel work
Following UK Prime Minster David Cameron’s pledge to continue the in-service life of the Royal Air Force’s Raytheon-developed Sentinel R1 surveillance aircraft out to 2018, the squadron is making plans to extend the operational capability of the aircraft.
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: UK weighs options for maritime patrol reinstatement
High-profile search-and-rescue missions and a resurgence of Russian naval activity have put the UK's capability gap for maritime patrol aircraft in the spotlight
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Boeing eyes European unmanned potential
A senior Boeing figure has said that the company is well positioned to penetrate the European unmanned market, following good experiences with other types of kit.
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FARNBOROUGH: Funding windfall for UK defence projects
Royal Air Force operations with the Sentinel R1 and Shadow R1 intelligence aircraft are to be extended until 2018, as part of a £1.1 billion ($1.8 billion) funding boost for the Ministry of Defence announced at the show. Also included is money to acquire an active electronically scanned array radar ...
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: RAF ramps up A400M delivery rate
The UK Royal Air Force is gearing up to receive its first Airbus A400M tactical transport, having dramatically accelerated the schedule for receiving 22 of the type.
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: RAF prepares for new air transport era with A400M
The UK Royal Air Force’s first pair of Airbus A400M tactical transports are scheduled to be accepted just over two months from now, with the European type to provide a long-anticipated and much-needed replacement for its already-retired Lockheed Martin C-130Ks.
