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Military Aviation News April 4, 2016

German Air Force at RAF Coningsby

Personnel from the German Air Force have been based at RAF Coningsby during March, whilst taking part in Exercise Cobra Warrior. Cobra Warrior is a…

Military Aviation News March 30, 2016

Royal Air Force trials new-generation anti-missile countermeasure

The RAF purchased a number of BriteCloud decoys and has carried out trials from a Tornado GR4 BriteCloud was designed to beat 21st century threats,…

Military Aviation News February 4, 2016

Embraer ‘Phenom 100’ jets selected to train armed forces aircrew in the United Kingdom

Bristol, UK, February 04, 2016 – The Embraer Phenom 100 business jet was selected to provide multi-engine pilot training to armed forces aircrew in the…

Military Aviation News January 8, 2016

208(R) Sqn Centenary Tailfin Unveiled at Valley

RAF Valley based 208(R) Squadron have unveiled a brand new Hawk TMk1 livery to commemorate their 100th Anniversary. The fin, featuring the squadron’s distinctive yellow…

Military Aviation News December 7, 2015

Boeing delivery of 14th new-build Mk6 Chinook completes current orders for the United Kingdom

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 7, 2015 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] has delivered its 14th Mk6 Chinook, completing the United Kingdom’s most recent order and growing the RAF…

Military Aviation News September 15, 2015

UK accepts seventh Airbus A400M

Airbus Defence and Space today welcomed the decision of the UK Ministry of Defence to declare that the key contractual milestone known as In-Service Delivery…

Military Aviation News September 8, 2015

RAF 41(R) Squadron Typhoon ZK315 Centenary Paint Scheme

The design for the 41 Squadron 100th Anniversary Tail is aimed to reflect elements of 41’s past, current and future. The tail colours reflect 41’s…

Military Aviation News September 4, 2015

New RAF intelligence aircraft arrives in UK seven months early

As part of its Airseeker Programme, the second signals intelligence aircraft has been delivered to the RAF, seven months early, the MOD has announced. The…

Military Aviation News July 10, 2015