United Kingdom - tag archive on AERONAUT.media https://aeronaut.media/tag/united-kingdom-en/ Website about everything that flies above the ground: aviation, UAVs and drones, rockets, space Thu, 21 May 2026 12:39:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://aeronaut.media/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/aeronaut-media-icon-02-1-75x75.png United Kingdom - tag archive on AERONAUT.media https://aeronaut.media/tag/united-kingdom-en/ 32 32 Dangerous Maneuvers: Russian Fighter Jets Intercept British Air Force Aircraft Over the Black Sea https://aeronaut.media/news-en/aviation-news-en/en-raf-aircraft-and-russian-jets/ https://aeronaut.media/news-en/aviation-news-en/en-raf-aircraft-and-russian-jets/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 12:39:07 +0000 https://aeronaut.media/?p=13944 The UK Ministry of Defence has reported an incident involving Russian aircraft over the Black Sea. According to the ministry, two Russian fighter jets recently carried out several dangerous intercepts of a Royal Air Force Rivet Joint aircraft. A Russian Su-35 reportedly approached close enough to trigger the Rivet Joint’s onboard emergency systems and cause […]

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]]> https://aeronaut.media/news-en/aviation-news-en/en-raf-aircraft-and-russian-jets/feed/ 0 New Group of Ukrainian Students Completes Flight Training Program in United Kingdom https://aeronaut.media/news-en/aviation-news-en/en-ukrainian-students-raf-flying-training/ https://aeronaut.media/news-en/aviation-news-en/en-ukrainian-students-raf-flying-training/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 16:16:12 +0000 https://aeronaut.media/?p=13724 The United Kingdom has announced that another group of Ukrainian students has successfully completed the RAF Elementary Flying Training program. The occasion was marked in the presence of Sir Rich Knighton, Chief of the Air Staff of the Royal Air Force. The training program completed by the Ukrainian cadets included elementary flight training, qualified flying instructor training, […]

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]]> https://aeronaut.media/news-en/aviation-news-en/en-ukrainian-students-raf-flying-training/feed/ 0 The United Kingdom denies downing Russian drones near Romania: what actually occurred https://aeronaut.media/news-en/uavs-drones-news-en/en-uk-rejects-jets-downed-russian-drones/ https://aeronaut.media/news-en/uavs-drones-news-en/en-uk-rejects-jets-downed-russian-drones/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:33:13 +0000 https://aeronaut.media/?p=13333 Two Eurofighter Typhoon jets of the Royal Air Force were recently scrambled from an air base in Romania following reports of Russian drone activity near the Romanian border. Romania’s Ministry of National Defence of Romania stated that “Russian forces resumed drone attacks on civilian and infrastructure targets in Ukraine near the river border with Romania […]

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]]> https://aeronaut.media/news-en/uavs-drones-news-en/en-uk-rejects-jets-downed-russian-drones/feed/ 0 Skycutter Surprises Observers: How British–Ukrainian Team Won Drone Racing Competition in US https://aeronaut.media/news-en/uavs-drones-news-en/en-ukraine-beats-americans-at-drones/ https://aeronaut.media/news-en/uavs-drones-news-en/en-ukraine-beats-americans-at-drones/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:47:33 +0000 https://aeronaut.media/?p=12903 According to the results of a strike drone manufacturer competition held in the United States under the Drone Dominance program, the winner was the small British company Skycutter. The company reportedly has operational experience linked to Ukraine and maintains production facilities in Atlanta. Based on publicly available results tables, it ranked ahead of US competitors […]

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]]> https://aeronaut.media/news-en/uavs-drones-news-en/en-ukraine-beats-americans-at-drones/feed/ 0 Historic Moment: British Military Personnel Receive “Ace” Status for Shooting Down Iranian Drones for First Time https://aeronaut.media/news-en/uavs-drones-news-en/en-raf-personnel-become-first-ever-drone-aces/ https://aeronaut.media/news-en/uavs-drones-news-en/en-raf-personnel-become-first-ever-drone-aces/#respond Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:46:00 +0000 https://aeronaut.media/?p=12280 The United Kingdom has, for the first time in the history of the Royal Air Force, awarded members of an RAF regiment the status of “drone aces” after personnel destroyed a “significant number” of Iranian drones during operations in the Middle East, the Ministry of Defence reported. Four service members reached what the Ministry described […]

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]]> https://aeronaut.media/news-en/uavs-drones-news-en/en-raf-personnel-become-first-ever-drone-aces/feed/ 0 Project NYX Initiative: The UK Selects 7 Companies to Develop Apache Drone Wingmen https://aeronaut.media/news-en/uavs-drones-news-en/en-uk-selects-firms-for-apache-wingman-drone/ https://aeronaut.media/news-en/uavs-drones-news-en/en-uk-selects-firms-for-apache-wingman-drone/#respond Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:17:47 +0000 https://aeronaut.media/?p=10971 The United Kingdom has formed a shortlist of seven defense companies that will work on developing prototype unmanned aerial vehicles for joint operations with Apache attack helicopters. According to the Ministry of Defence, the selection is being carried out under the Project NYX program, which is now gradually moving into a practical phase. The project […]

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]]> https://aeronaut.media/news-en/uavs-drones-news-en/en-uk-selects-firms-for-apache-wingman-drone/feed/ 0 Ballistic Missiles for Ukraine: London Releases Details of the Nightfall Project https://aeronaut.media/news-en/air-weapons-news-en/en-uk-project-nightfall-ballistic-missile-ukraine/ https://aeronaut.media/news-en/air-weapons-news-en/en-uk-project-nightfall-ballistic-missile-ukraine/#respond Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:05:53 +0000 https://aeronaut.media/?p=10526 The UK government has announced the launch of the Nightfall project, which предусматриває the development of a new deep-strike ballistic missile intended to strengthen Ukraine’s defensive capabilities in the war against Russia. Nightfall is structured as a competitive program focused on the rapid development of a ground-launched ballistic missile. The system is expected to carry […]

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]]> https://aeronaut.media/news-en/air-weapons-news-en/en-uk-project-nightfall-ballistic-missile-ukraine/feed/ 0 First Footage of Ukrainian Shark Drone Production in UK Surfaces Online https://aeronaut.media/news-en/uavs-drones-news-en/en-ukrspecsystems-unveils-first-video-featuring-shark/ https://aeronaut.media/news-en/uavs-drones-news-en/en-ukrspecsystems-unveils-first-video-featuring-shark/#respond Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:26:38 +0000 https://aeronaut.media/?p=9217 Ukrainian company Ukrspecsystems has released its first video of the Shark UAV produced at its new facility in the United Kingdom. The footage was shared by James Cartlidge, the UK’s shadow defense minister and former official responsible for defense procurement. During his visit to the facility, he emphasized that British investment in Ukrainian drone production […]

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]]> https://aeronaut.media/news-en/uavs-drones-news-en/en-ukrspecsystems-unveils-first-video-featuring-shark/feed/ 0 Weapons of Ukraine’s Victory: Terrahawk Paladin Anti-Aircraft Artillery System https://aeronaut.media/articles-en/en-terrahawk-paladin/ https://aeronaut.media/articles-en/en-terrahawk-paladin/#respond Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:11:27 +0000 https://aeronaut.media/?p=9121 The 156th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment of the Ukrainian Air Force has been equipped with British Terrahawk Paladin anti-aircraft artillery systems. These systems are part of a recently announced package of military-technical assistance from the United Kingdom. London is focusing on enhancing Ukraine’s capabilities specifically against drone threats, which is logical given the high intensity of […]

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]]> https://aeronaut.media/articles-en/en-terrahawk-paladin/feed/ 0 United Kingdom Tests Air Defense Systems Against Drones During Large-Scale Military Exercises https://aeronaut.media/news-en/uavs-drones-news-en/en-british-forces-test-falklands-air-defences/ https://aeronaut.media/news-en/uavs-drones-news-en/en-british-forces-test-falklands-air-defences/#respond Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:01:59 +0000 https://aeronaut.media/?p=8299 Saab’s subsidiary BlueBear took part in large-scale British Army exercises held in the Falkland Islands. The drills aimed to evaluate response speed and the effectiveness of command systems under challenging field conditions. Organized by the United Kingdom, the exercises – named Ex KOP SHIELD – were conducted by the 7th Air Defence Group in cooperation with the Royal Air […]

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