“There are serious questions as to whether the UK’s reduced combat air fleet still provides a sufficient deterrent.”

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A point of contention highlighted by a recent report revolves around the Atlas’s underutilised potential.

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A recent House of Commons Committee report has highlighted concerns regarding reductions in the UK’s air power capabilities.

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Rolls-Royce is finalising initial testing of the F130 engine for the United States Air Force B-52J Stratofortress by the conclusion of this year.

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Despite the capabilities of F-35, there’s growing criticism regarding poor procurement.

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The report cites concerns the Royal Air Force offers “boutique high capability” but “lacks numerical depth.” As per the report, “in a peer-on-peer conflict such as a shooting war with Russia, every airframe will count.”

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An easyJet flight from Glasgow to Amsterdam declared a mid-air emergency whilst flying over the North Sea before landing safely.

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