Fleet Air Arm centenary: looking ahead to the next 100 years
In this guest article, Stuart Dee and Charlotte Kleberg summarise the challenges ahead for Royal Navy aviation.More
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Proteus uncrewed helicopter unveiled ahead of flight testing later this year
Leonardo UK has revealed more about the Proteus technology demonstrator aircraft, developed for the Royal Navy which will undergo flight testing in mid-2025.
Martlet missile gives Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter proven air-air capability
During a recent trial, a Wildcat helicopter of 815 Naval Air Squadron shot down a Banshee target drone. The is the first time a Wildcat has detected, tracked, and engaged a drone without outside assistance, giving the aircraft an important air-air capability.
A demonstration of strength? Royal Navy exercise Strike Warrior 2024
Here we examine the recent exercise Strike Warrior, which served as a certification exercise for the UK Carrier Strike Group and a valuable training opportunity. While there were some notable achievements, this exercise also highlighted some underlying concerns about the state of the force.
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HMS Diamond’s Wildcat helicopter flight receive awards for actions during combat in the Red Sea
Aircrew and maintainers that formed ‘Vengeance 4’ Wildcat Helicopter Flight serving on board HMS Diamond during her Red Sea Deployment have been recognised for their exemplary teamwork, efficiency and courage while operating in the face of the enemy.
Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter test-fires Sea Venom anti-ship missile for first time
A Wildcat Helicopter has conducted a single successful test-firing of the Sea Venom missile at a barge anchored off the Aberporth Range in Wales.
Merlin helicopter ditches while operating from HMS Queen Elizabeth
The RN has confirmed that a Merlin Mk4 helicopter ditched close to HMS Queen Elizabeth while conducting training off Dorset last night around 8.45 pm. Sadly one person died as a result of the incident.
Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve (air) branch honoured with flying memorial
Naval historic aircraft preservation charity Navy Wings has restored a de Havilland Chipmunk, registration G-RNVR, as a flying memorial to the RNVR (A) branch.
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809 Naval Air Squadron returns to the skies
On 4th July, an F-35 of 809 Naval Air Squadron took to the air for the first time. This was the first independent flight since the RN fast jet squadron was stood up last year and is another small step in the development of UK Carrier Strike capability.More