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The Ushtar Eagle Has Landed
The UK’s NATO ally Albania hosted over 200
RAF Reserves and Regulars in numerous locations around the country as they
trained together developing operational teamwork and friendships on Exercise Ushtar
Eagle 17.
Exercise Director and Officer Commanding 8
Force Protection group, Wing Commander Phil Hateley said:
“The UK is committed to...Read More »
News story: Drones – are you flying yours safely? (and legally?)
Most people will either have flown or seen a Quadcopter type drone being flown about. But how many of you are aware that drones present a hazard to aviation and are subject to the law through the Air Navigation Order?
What is meant by the word ‘drone’? The...Read More »
News story: False Caliphate faces collapse as UK marks three year tackling Daesh
Daesh fighters are being pinned down by the Royal Air Force in their former stronghold of Raqqa as the UK marks three years of tackling the barbaric cult in Iraq and Syria.
Royal Air Force aircraft destroyed 17 targets in Syria in a single day last week as the air...Read More »
News story: Defence Equipment and Support Chief Executive to depart
The Ministry of Defence has today [28 September] announced that Tony Douglas, CEO of Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), will stand down from the role at the end of this year.
After more than two years in post, he will return to the private sector having led DE&S through the...Read More »
News story: Defence Secretary names new warship HMS Belfast in Northern Ireland
The second to be named in the City Class of eight brand new, cutting-edge, anti-submarine warfare frigates, HMS Belfast will provide advanced protection for the likes of the UK’s nuclear deterrent and Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers. The Defence Secretary revealed the name at Belfast shipyard Harland and Wolff,...Read More »