The Royal Air Force has launched Exercise Auxilium Fort 2025, a recurring training event designed to test the capabilities of its six Global Enablement forces.

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The Ministry of Defence has issued an early pipeline notice for a major procurement under Project HERA, a wide-ranging programme expected to overhaul airfield services and technical support across 19 UK military sites.

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The event involved more than 16,000 personnel from across land, air, and sea domains and is designed to enhance multi-domain interoperability, strengthen deterrence, and improve readiness across the alliance.

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The RAF is supporting British Army Paratroopers with its A400M Atlas transport aircraft.

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Air forces from Denmark, Finland, and Sweden conducted a coordinated operation over the Baltic Sea on Wednesday.

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QinetiQ has announced the production of its 10,000th Banshee aerial training target, marking a major milestone in the company’s support to global defence forces through advanced threat simulation and training technologies.

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Royal Air Force Typhoons deployed to Poland under Operation Chessman were scrambled yesterday to intercept a Russian aircraft operating close to NATO airspace.

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The United Kingdom must overhaul its military space posture to align with the United States’ shift towards an offensive space strategy, according to a new report by the Council on Geostrategy.

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A major NATO exercise in the Baltic region showcased the Alliance’s expanding air mobility and deterrence posture, as German-led forces conduct fast-paced multinational operations across four countries.

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If you spot a 7700 squawk next time you’re checking FlightRadar, take a breath. It’s most likely a routine precaution—and another sign that RAF personnel are doing their job to the highest standard.

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