Mayor ‘distraught’ as Red Arrows pull out of UK displays The aerobatic team’s planes are stranded amid ‘a prolonged period of poor weather’ in North America. Evening Standard · Aug 9
Protest planned outside former RAF base after Thetford unrest There have been regular protests at the site since the Home Office announced it was considering using it to house asylum seekers. Evening Standard · Aug 9
Stranded Red Arrows forced to pull out of string of UK air shows Weather conditions in Canada mean the famed Royal Air Force aerobatics team are not able to return home on time The Independent UK · Aug 9
Burnham urged to tackle cost of living crisis by pressuring Trump to end Iran war Trade unions say UK prime minister must begin by revoking permission for US to use RAF bases for airstrikes in Gulf The Guardian - UK · Aug 7
Edinburgh Tattoo returns with ‘powerful’ celebration of culture and connection More than 800 performers from across the globe will gather at Edinburgh Castle Esplanade for the 2026 show. Evening Standard · Aug 7
Rahul Gandhi spreading "false narrative" over July 20 student protest: BJP's Sambit Patra questions his silence on Jharkhand aspirants BJP MP Sambit Patra accused Rahul Gandhi of politicizing student protests and spreading false narratives. Patra clarified the BJP's response targeted Gandhi, not the young protesters themselves. He rejected allegations of pellet gun use and police excesses during the demonstration. Patra also questioned Gandhi's selective approach to student issues and… The Economic Times · Aug 5
An attack ‘motivated by anarchist and revolutionary ideology’: is far-left terrorism a growing concern? At 3:55am on July 5 last year, an anonymous five-person cell allegedly committed an attack at Lovitt Technologies – a Victorian defence manufacturer. The Conversation · Aug 5
France hits back at Reform UK’s plan to use navy to stop small boats from crossing Channel Experts say Nigel Farage’s plan would only increase death and violence at the border – after the party promised the ‘largest military operation in the Channel since WWII’ The Independent UK · Aug 3
Can the Royal Navy legally stop the boats? ANALYSIS: Reform UK has pledged to send the Royal Navy into the Channel to intercept all migrant boats there and return them to France or Belgium. Sean O’Grady and Athena Stavrou consider whether it’s even possible The Independent UK · Aug 3
What Is Rolls-Royce Not Telling Us About the Rolls-Royce Bae Drone Dispute Over Brontanax? Rolls-Royce CEO responds after being cut from BAE's 'all-British' Brontanax fighter jet project over a pricing dispute. International Business Times UK · Aug 2
British man accused of spying for Iran at RAF base could be extradited to UK The arrest follows a probe led by Counter Terrorism Policing London. Evening Standard · Jul 31
Khamzat Chimaev’s next bout official as he faces former UFC champion in Russian homecoming Chimaev, who lost the UFC middleweight title in May, will complete another side quest in RAF The Independent UK · Jul 30
Pellet injuries can cause irreversible damage, permanent disability despite treatment: Experts Pellet gun injuries can cause irreversible damage and long-term disability. Experts warn of substantial soft-tissue loss and nerve disruption. Students protesting paper leaks sustained pellet injuries from police action. Injuries to vital organs and major nerves may result in permanent loss. Recovery from eye injuries can continue long after initial… The Economic Times · Jul 30
The Economic Times · Jul 30 'Work fearlessly, I'll take responsibility': CRPF chief to personnel amid pellet gun row CRPF Director General Gyanendra Pratap Singh has stepped forward, reassuring his personnel of their authority to act without fear in difficult situations. He took responsibility for the legitimate actions they take, especially in light of recent scrutiny regarding the Rapid Action Force's methods. Following the protest incident, a detailed assessment…
Newslaundry · Jul 28 July 20 crackdown: One DCP approved pellets, another authorised firearms A document seen by Newslaundry shows that a Deputy Commissioner of Police, acting with the powers of an Executive Magistrate, authorised the Rapid Action Force to use tear gas, lathi charge and firearms against protesters at Jantar Mantar on July 20.
The Economic Times · Jul 28 RAF fired multiple munitions during July 20 protests: Official records Police records detail the use of non-lethal munitions during a protest march. The Rapid Action Force fired plastic pellets and tear gas shells near Jantar Mantar. Opposition parties have targeted the government over the use of force against protesters. The Delhi Police stated claims of using pellets against peaceful protesters…
Newslaundry · Jul 27 4 victims, 1 pattern: July 20 injuries put RAF’s ‘sensitive policing’ motto and manual under spotlight Six days after the July 20 crackdown near Parliament, neither the CRPF nor its Rapid Action Force wing has clarified whether their personnel fired pellet guns at protesters. As of publication, the force has neither publicly confirmed nor denied their use, even as The Indian Express reported that an internal…
The Independent UK · Jul 25 Teen ‘assisting police with their inquiries’ over Manchester Airport hoax IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jul 25 Boy, 14, identified by police after hoax threat made to Qatar Airways flight – prompting MoD to scramble RAF Typhoons The teen is ‘assisting officers with their inquiries’, Greater Manchester Police confirmed on Saturday
Euronews · Jul 25 Goes berry picking, finds traces of mysterious Allied plane wreck in Poland An unexpected find while picking berries may shed new light on Świnoujście’s wartime past: debris and RAF-marked parts suggest a WWII aircraft lies buried.
The Economic Times · Jul 24 RAF launches probe into actions of its personnel during Delhi student protests The Rapid Action Force is investigating claims of excessive force during student demonstrations. Officials are verifying events and incidents where personnel faced attacks. Social media videos showing the use of pellet guns are being reviewed. The force's standard operating procedure for riot control is also under scrutiny. An inquiry will…
International Business Times UK · Jul 24 Iran Threatens UK Base Used by US Bombers; Could RAF Fairford Be Attacked? Iran has warned that RAF Fairford could be targeted due to alleged US bombing missions from the base, raising concerns about potential conflict escalation involving the UK.
International Business Times UK · Jul 23 Iran Warns UK Military Bases Are 'Legitimate Targets' After US Launches B-1 Bomber Strikes Britain asserts readiness to defend against threats after Iran targets UK bases, following US bomber strikes from RAF Fairford. Tensions rise as UK recommits to US military access.