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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

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

'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)

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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

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

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)

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…

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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)

Chinook 1994 helicopter crash families criticise MoD for ‘losing moral compass’

There have been calls for a public inquiry.

Evening Standard

Four remanded in custody after RAF aircraft ‘damaged by Palestine Action’

The four defendants were charged by counter terror police on Wednesday

Evening Standard

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)

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)

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

‘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

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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

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

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

Four arrested after RAF base break-in claimed by Palestine Action

Two Voyager aircraft were damaged at RAF Brize Norton last week

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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