Air Marshall Harv Smyth named as new head of the Royal Air Force Air Marshal Smyth’s appointment follows a series of promotions to command positions since becoming an Air Commodore in 2015. The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025
UK special forces carry out secret 'kill' operation against top Isis bomb-maker in Syria The hit was arranged to protect UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy ahead of his visit to Syria Evening Standard · Jul 13, 2025
'Disappointing return' on £11bn RAF jet 'due to MoD failings', watchdog says A RAF jet the UK Government has splashed £11 billion has produced a “disappointing return” due to “failing of the MoD”, a watchdog has said. The National (Scotland) · Jul 11, 2025
RAF’s most advanced jet a ‘disappointing return’ on £11 billion cost, NAO says The F-35 programme, which could cost up to £71 billion over its lifetime, has suffered delays and personnel shortages, the National Audit Office said. Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2025
RAF jets a ‘disappointing return’ on £11 billion cost as programme plagued by delays The ‘full mission capable rate’ – an aircraft’s ability to carry out all its required missions – was only around a third of the target The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025
Top BBC journalist fumes as Gaza spy planes media blackout revealed A BBC journalist was left fuming as the corporation was found to have ignored the scandal of British spy planes being deployed over Gaza. The National (Scotland) · Jul 8, 2025
How the UK media are covering up British spy flights for Israel Britain's mainstream media have not carried out a single investigation into the more than 500 surveillance flights over Gaza the RAF has carried out… The National (Scotland) · Jul 7, 2025
Scottish airport named as 'preferred site' for future Red Arrows jets assembly An aviation company has selected Prestwick Airport as its preferred site for assembly of its aircraft, meaning the next generation of Red Arrows… The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2025
Chinook 1994 helicopter crash families criticise MoD for ‘losing moral compass’ There have been calls for a public inquiry. Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2025
Four remanded in custody after RAF aircraft ‘damaged by Palestine Action’ The four defendants were charged by counter terror police on Wednesday Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2025
4 members of Palestine Action charged over RAF break-in FOUR people have been charged following a break in at an RAF base last month... The National (Scotland) · Jul 3, 2025
Plane damaged by Palestine Action spotted flying over Scotland A PLANE damaged by Palestine Action activists during a break-in at an RAF base is back in action. The National (Scotland) · Jul 2, 2025
Kirkistown celebrates its history as vintage cars entertain Kirkistown may not be the most historically significant circuit in the world. But the Northern Irish venue does have history, and a couple of unique items in its backstory that bear repeating and were relevant to last weekend’s event. Autosport · Jun 30, 2025
‘Are we safe, if nuclear weapons are here?’: trepidation in Norfolk village over new jets Some in Marham are troubled by news that its airbase could host nuclear warplanes, but others are relaxed The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2025
The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2025 Britain’s stranded F-35 fighter jet is a test of its trust in India ANALYSIS: Experts tell Arpan Rai there should be nothing to worry about between two strategic allies – but the longer the Lightning jet remains stuck out in monsoon rains in Kerala, the greater the chances are of it sowing discord between London and New Delhi
Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2025 RAF chief chosen to lead British armed forces Sir Keir Starmer said Sir Richard Knighton had championed ‘a culture of innovation and excellence’ while head of the RAF.
Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2025 Terror arrests after vandalism of planes at RAF base claimed by Palestine Action A woman and two men, who were arrested on suspicion of preparing acts of terrorism, have been taken into custody.
The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2025 Four arrested after RAF base break-in claimed by Palestine Action Two Voyager aircraft were damaged at RAF Brize Norton last week
The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2025 Alarm raised over slow pace of payouts to UK veterans fired over sexuality MP Jess Brown-Fuller says at the current rate it could take more than a decade to complete the compensation process
The Conversation · Jun 26, 2025 UK’s F-35A fighter jet deal problem: the RAF has no aircraft to refuel them in mid-air The UK has decided to acquire at least 12 F-35A stealth fighters. These fighter jets should be able to carry out nuclear and conventional strikes from the air, a capability the Royal Air Force (RAF) has lacked since the 1990s. The deal also marks a significant move for the UK’s…
Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2025 British woman stranded in Israel remains in dark about evacuation flights Mali Smith, 66, said she has not heard from the Foreign Office since registering for the repatriation flights last week.
International Business Times UK · Jun 25, 2025 UK To Acquire F-35As-Nuclear Capable Fighter Jets: Are They Joining The Fight? Britain is getting 12 new F-35A fighter jets from the United States to boost its air defence capability, the nation's national security and join the North American Treaty Organization (NATO) in its quest for dual capable aircraft nuclear mission in the European and American regions.
Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2025 Second flight evacuating Britons from Israel leaves Tel Aviv A plane was scheduled to depart the city for the UK’s military base in Larnaca, Cyprus.
Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2025 Labour MP warns proscribing Palestine Action would be ‘kneejerk reaction’ Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has unveiled plans to proscribe Palestine Action after a break-in at RAF Brize Norton.
Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2025 Palestine Action supporters clash with police after Government vows to ban group under anti-terrorism laws Arrests made as protest turns violent a week after two activists broke into an RAF base and damaged two Voyager planes