The Latest Breaking News from RAF

Typhoon jets to receive ‘cutting-edge’ radar upgrade amid Russian threat

News comes amidst increasing pressure on Nato and Trump’s threat to acquire Greenland

The Independent UK · Jan 22

Government to announce £453m deal to fit Typhoon jets with ‘cutting-edge’ radar

The contract with three UK defence firms will secure 300 skilled roles in Edinburgh and more than 200 elsewhere in the UK.

Evening Standard · Jan 22

‘Opportunity of a lifetime’ as Red Arrows appoints first female leader

Wing Commander Sasha Nash has taken on the role of Officer Commanding.

Evening Standard · Jan 13

UK helped US seize Russian-flagged tanker, defence ministry says

John Healey confirms RAF provided extra surveillance and navy refuelling while capture under way

The Guardian - UK · Jan 7

Ireland ‘monitoring’ situation with Venezuelan oil tanker – minister

Helen McEntee also said that she was ‘extremely concerned’ about the situation in Venezuela.

Evening Standard · Jan 7

Multiple US military planes land in UK days after Trump’s raid on Venezuela

The planes’ arrival came before US jets seized a sanctioned Venezuelan oil tanker now flying under a Russian flag near the British coast

The Independent UK · Jan 7

Rebel violence in Colombia forces more than 300 to flee amid rising tensions

The region has long been a battleground for drug traffickers and various rebel groups vying for control

The Independent UK · Jan 6

RAF spy plane flies over path of oil tanker pursued by America through Atlantic

The Marinera has been making its way north through the Atlantic, with media reports suggesting it had avoided a naval blockade of Venezuela.

Evening Standard · Jan 6

UK UFO Secrets: Winston Churchill 'Ordered' 50-Year Cover-Up, Nick Pope Reveals Craft That Baffled Military Radar

Explore the UK's most mysterious UFO sightings, from Winston Churchill's secret 50-year cover-up to the terrifying 'otherworldly' craft at Rendlesham Forest.

International Business Times UK · Dec 27, 2025

Ministry of Defence to offer gap year–style scheme to young people

Pilot programme for under-25s will offer paid placements aimed at introducing participants to military life

The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2025