The scene of World War II propeller aircraft flying next to modern fighter jets shows how far military aviation has advanced—but also highlights the continuity of the RAF. The Royal Air Force (RAF) is ...

Royal Air Force F-35 jets recorded their first combat kills on March 3, 2026, shooting down drones over Jordan, Iraq, and Qatar as part of the UK’s expanding military response to the Iran conflict.

British F-35s shot down drones over Jordan, marking the first time that one of the Royal Air Force's stealth fighter jets has destroyed a target in combat, the UK defense ministry said on Tuesday.

Two £88m RAF stealth jets have been grounded on an island in the Atlantic for two months after mechanical problems on their maiden flights to Britain. The new F-35B Lightning war ...