Category Archives: All RAF, Army and UK Military

What does it take to get the CSG25 resupplied during its eight-month deployment?

Jonathan Moynihan – 11th July 2025 at 2:35pm With the thunder of jet engines and precision honed by years of experience, RAF Brize Norton’s 99 Squadron have taken to the skies in support of Operation Highmast. 99 Squadron, based at RAF Brize Norton, has completed strategic airlifts to aid Carrier Strike Group 25, the strategicContinue reading “What does it take to get the CSG25 resupplied during its eight-month deployment?”

A tale of two Lightnings: How the F-35A and F-35B stack up against each other

David Sivills-McCann11th July 2025 at 10:38am The F-35A and F-35B are two of the most cutting-edge fighter jets in the game – both being highly manoeuvrable and deadly fifth-generation multirole stealth fighters. These aircraft have redefined aerial combat, and their advanced situational awareness means an enemy can be eliminated even if it’s not in visual range. ButContinue reading “A tale of two Lightnings: How the F-35A and F-35B stack up against each other”

RAF Chinooks swap land for the sea as they operate from Royal Navy’s flagship

19th March 2025 at 12:49pm Chinooks from  27 Squadron have swapped their usual land base for sea, operating from the Royal Navy’s flagship, HMS Prince of Wales. The helicopters from RAF Odiham have been taking part in Exercise Hathi Pol, an interoperability exercise between the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. The aim of theContinue reading “RAF Chinooks swap land for the sea as they operate from Royal Navy’s flagship”

Japan MSDF frigate makes port call in Australia amid contract bid

 KYODO NEWS – Mar 13, 2025 – 19:06 | World, All, Japan A Maritime Self-Defense Force frigate has made a port call in Western Australia as Japan bids for a contract to build Australia’s new fleet of general-purpose frigates. The Mogami-class frigate Noshiro arrived at the HMAS Stirling naval base near Perth on Australia’s west coast earlier this week,Continue reading “Japan MSDF frigate makes port call in Australia amid contract bid”

The HMS Queen Elizabeth was seen sailing under the Forth Bridges at around 7am on March 21 as it made its way to Rosyth for repairs. She started its journey from Portsmouth earlier this month.