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Commonwealth troops honoured at Memorial Gates ceremony

March 9, 2020 defenseadmin 0

Royal Air Force Quick Reaction Alert Typhoon aircraft from RAF Lossiemouth and RAF Coningsby intercept Russian aircraft approaching UK Air Space on the 7th March 2020. An RAF spokesperson said: This was a routine response to Russian aircraft approaching UK air space and was coordinated with several other NATO allies.

From the Ministry of Defence: RAF Quick Reaction Alert Typhoons Intercept Russian Aircraft

March 8, 2020 defenseadmin 0

Royal Air Force Quick Reaction Alert Typhoon aircraft from RAF Lossiemouth and RAF Coningsby intercept Russian aircraft approaching UK Air Space on the 7th March 2020. An RAF spokesperson said: This was a routine response to Russian aircraft approaching UK air space and was coordinated with several other NATO allies. All photos and text are © Crown copyright 2020

Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Wigston and the the Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire Anna Turner JP, are shown advanced helicopter training simulators following the offical naming of RAF Shawburys Duke of Cambridge Building. Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Wigston CBE ADC has formally named a new flying training facility at RAF Shawburys No. 1 Flying Training School as The Duke of Cambridge Building in honour of The Duke of Cambridge who completed his own flying training at Shawbury during his years in the Royal Air Force. The Duke of Cambridge Building is part of the UK Military Flying Training System and houses state of the art training simulators and aides to enable future rotary pilots and aircrew to learn many of their skills before getting airborne in the modern fleet of 29 Juno (H135) and 3 Jupiter (H145) helicopters. The event also marked the official rebadging of the Defence Helicopter Flying Training School to No. 1 Flying Training School, and was also attended by the Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire Anna Turner JP.

From the Ministry of Defence: MINISTER OF DEFENCE PROCUREMENT VISITS HMS PRINCE OF WALES

March 4, 2020 defenseadmin 0

Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Wigston and the the Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire Anna Turner JP, are shown advanced helicopter training simulators following the offical naming of RAF Shawburys Duke of Cambridge Building. Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Wigston CBE ADC has formally named a new flying training facility at RAF Shawburys No. 1 Flying [Read More …]

From the Ministry of Defence : PRINCESS ANNE – SALISBURY SERVICE CELEBRATES LAUNCH OF 100 YEARS OF THE ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALS

March 1, 2020 defenseadmin 0

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal walks through the saluting soldiers with Lieutenant General Sir Nick Pope. Over 300 members of the Royal Corps of Signals, both past and present marched past SalisburyÕs famous Cathedral today Saturday 29th February 2020. All photos and text are © Crown copyright 2020

Image of HMS Prince of Wales arriving in Liverpool today (28/02/2020). HMS Prince of Wales is affiliated with the cities of both Liverpool and Bristol. The second of the Royal Navys new aircraft carrier sailed down the River Mersey for a week-long visit and engagement with the local community.

From the Ministry of Defence : HMS PRINCE OF WALES VISITS LIVERPOOL

March 1, 2020 defenseadmin 0

HMS Prince of Wales is affiliated with the cities of both Liverpool and Bristol. The second of the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier sailed down the River Mersey for a week-long visit and engagement. All photos and text are © Crown copyright 2020

Today (17/02/20) an Indian Soldiers smiles for the camera as he takes up a fire support position, ready for his platoons assault onto a position during a joint British and Indian exercise on Salisbury Plain. A composite company of soldiers from the 14th Battalion The Dogra Regiment have arrived in the UK to participate in the joint Indian and British Army exercise; Exercise Ajeya Warrior. Exercise Ajeya Warrior is held biannually in alternate countries and this year its the UK turn to host this prestigious training event. The two-week exercise is being held on Salisbury Plain and will see B Company, 1st Battalion The Rifles host soldiers of the 14th Battalion The Dogra Regiment. An opening ceremony to welcome the Indian contingent was held at Westdown Camp, Salisbury Plain. The aim of the exercise is to pool together ideas, enhance interoperability and developing army-to-army links. It will see troops from both sides working together in mixed companies on challenging scenarios, which test their abilities and stamina. They will participate in a series of familiarisation stands, lectures and physical training activities. From getting to know one another's kit and equipment, to understanding each other's experiences and tactics on operations, the exercise will provide an excellent platform to learn from each other. It will culminate with a 72-hours joint exercise.

From the Ministry of Defence: BRITISH ARMY SHARE TRAINING EXPERIENCE WITH INDIAN SOLDIERS

February 25, 2020 defenseadmin 0

Today (17/02/20) an Indian Soldiers smiles for the camera as he takes up a fire support position, ready for his platoons assault onto a position during a joint British and Indian exercise on Salisbury Plain. A composite company of soldiers from the 14th Battalion The Dogra Regiment have arrived in the UK to participate in the joint Indian and British [Read More …]

An F-35B taxis for take off during Exercise Red Flag. The F-35B Lightning aircraft from 617 Squadron from RAF Marham, take part in Exercise RED FLAG at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. Exercise RED FLAG is a premier multi-national combat training exercise which is conducted on the vast bombing ranges of the Nevada Test and Training Area. This is the first time that the UK's F35 Lightnings have taken part in Exercise RED FLAG which will see them flying alongside a variety of aircraft from other nations, providing aircrews the experience of multiple, intensive air combat sorties in the safety of a training environment to maximise combat readiness, capability and interoperability. RAF Marham Station Commander, Group Captain Beck said "This is another first for the Lightning Force and will give the opportunity for our pilots to really put the F-35s to the test in a combat representative environment. This training is as near to high-end operational flying as our pilots can get in a controlled environment and will really test them and the teams that support the Squadron." Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, is one of the largest fighter bases in the world. Aircraft from Nellis operate on the Nevada Test and Training Range, which offers more than 15,000 square miles of airspace and 4,700 square miles of restricted land, allowing them to conduct advanced combat training, performs operational test and evaluation, and develops tactics. The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning is a single-seat, single-engine, fifth generation multirole fighters, that will operate alongside Typhoon to perform ground attack, reconnaissance, and air defence missions with stealth capability, simultaneously. The aircraft combines advanced sensors and mission systems with low observable technology, or stealth, which enables it to operate undetected in hostile airspace. Its integrated sensors, sensor fusion and data linking provide the pilot with unprecedented situational awareness. T

From the Ministry of Defence: Royal Air Force take part in Ex RED FLAG 20-1

February 20, 2020 defenseadmin 0

Royal Air Force take part in Ex RED FLAG 20-1 An F-35B taxis for take off during Exercise Red Flag. The F-35B Lightning aircraft from 617 Squadron from RAF Marham, take part in Exercise RED FLAG at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. Exercise RED FLAG is a premier multi-national combat training exercise which is conducted on the vast bombing [Read More …]

Reservist from 7 SCOTS have been training in Warcop as part of their Annual camp for the last two weeks. 7th Battalion, 51st Highland, the Royal Regiment of Scotland (7 SCOTS) are a Scottish infantry unit. They recruit from the Highlands and Northern Scotland with subunits across the northern half of Scotland and most of the personnel who serve with them are Army Reservists, combining their Army service with another job. Their Headquarters are in Perth and their Royal Colonel is Prince Charles, the Duke of Rothesay. 7 SCOTS have been part of the Royal Regiment of Scotland since its creation in 2006, prior to that their antecedent units have a long history stretching back before World War 1. Personnel from the Battalion and its predecessors have served in all of the United Kingdoms modern conflicts, either as formed units or as reinforcements to regular battalions.

From the Ministry of Defence: Reservist from 7 SCOTS exercise at Warcop Training Area

February 20, 2020 defenseadmin 0

Reservist from 7 SCOTS have been training in Warcop as part of their Annual camp for the last two weeks. 7th Battalion, 51st Highland, the Royal Regiment of Scotland (7 SCOTS) are a Scottish infantry unit. All photos and text are © Crown copyright 2020