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An abandoned Battle of Britain control tower at a former RAF base in the New Forest will be transformed into a holiday home, also providing habitat for six bat species, following council approval of a £700,000 plan.
Seven individuals, including five men and two women, have been arrested at a peace camp at RAF Lakenheath on suspicion of supporting the activist group Palestine Action.
US bombers take off from British RAF base — as it happened The Times
The bombers landed at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Monday, following the arrival of other long-range bombers at the base over the weekend, including three B-1 Lancer aircraft.
Russian technology has been discovered in a drone that struck an RAF base located in Cyprus, raising concerns about its origin and purpose.
With Greek and French forces already on and around the island amid the expanding Middle East hostilities, the least Cyprus would expect from the British was to already be present, Cyprus’ high…
The US-Iran war is escalating in the Middle East
No casualties were reported and the base sustained "minimal damage", the Ministry of Defence said.
Drone hits Cyprus RAF base after PM tells US it can use UK airfields The Times
Files released by US authorities show the sex offender travelled in and out of at least two UK military facilities
Records and emails will be reviewed to determine whether the convicted sex offender used military bases when visiting the UK.
The revelations of some state officials who managed the expense reports of the former prince when he was a trade envoy for the United Kingdom
Reports say the former prime minister has demanded a full investigation into Andrew's role as UK trade envoy.
Gordon Brown has reportedly demanded a police investigation into the use of RAF bases.
Exclusive | Trump Weighs Initial Limited Strike to Force Iran Into Nuclear Deal The Wall Street Journal
The UK has reportedly blocked the Trump administration from using its military air bases for a potential strike on Iran, citing concerns over international law. This comes as a former CENTCOM deputy suggests the US could quickly neutralize the Islamic Regime.
UK blocking Trump from using RAF bases for strikes on Iran The Times
A far-fetched mission aims to reclaim islands hosting a key U.S. military base, while the UK is reportedly blocking Trump from using RAF bases for strikes on Iran. Trump also turned on Starmer's Chagos deal.
UK police arrested seven activists protesting near an RAF base, which they allege is used as a departure point for US aircraft.
US bombers take off from British RAF base — as it happened The Times
US bombers take off from British RAF base — as it happened The Times
US bombers take off from British RAF base — as it happened The Times
Russian technology has reportedly been discovered in a drone that struck an RAF base in Cyprus, raising questions about the drone's origin and purpose.
UK to send warship to eastern Mediterranean after drone hits RAF base in Cyprus Saudi Gazette
The British government confirmed its RAF base in Akrotiri, Cyprus, was hit by a drone strike, highlighting the risks to British forces in the region amid renewed US and Israeli air attacks on Iran and Iranian retaliatory strikes.
An Iranian drone hit the runway of the UK's Akrotiri air force base overnight on Monday but caused "minimal" damage, officials said. Britain declined to take part in the US-Israeli strikes on Iran but later approved a US request to use its bases for "defensive actions", Britain's minister for the Middle East said.
A drone struck the British RAF Akrotiri airbase in Cyprus, leading to the activation of emergency shelters and Civil Defence forces. Non-essential personnel were temporarily evacuated from the base as a precautionary measure following the suspected Iranian drone attack.
The MoD said they were responding to the attack at RAF Akrotiri at around midnight local time.
Records and emails will be reviewed to determine whether the convicted sex offender used military bases when visiting the UK.
Records and emails will be reviewed to determine whether the convicted sex offender used military bases when visiting the UK.
MPs urge Ministry of Defence to publish any information it has about the use of air bases by the convicted sex offender
Reports say the former prime minister has demanded a full investigation into Andrew's role as UK trade envoy.
Gordon Brown has reportedly demanded a police investigation into the use of RAF bases.
US President Trump is reportedly considering limited strikes on Iran to compel compliance in nuclear talks, while Iran has sent a letter to the UN warning of retaliation if attacked.
A video explains the long-standing history of animosity and rivalry between Washington and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The U.S. has launched a major military buildup in the Middle East is it threatens Iran with potential military strikes.
Seven individuals were arrested on suspicion of supporting the banned group Palestine Action after participating in a protest encampment outside the RAF Lakenheath airbase in Suffolk.
US bombers take off from UK base on ‘most intense’ day of Iran war The Times
French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will both travel to Cyprus on Monday. The Elysee palace announced that both will visit Paphos, and that “the aim will be to strengthen security around Cyprus and in the eastern Mediterranean with our European partners, with a view to contributing to de-escalation in the […]
A drone that struck an RAF base in Cyprus was found to contain Russian technology, raising questions about its origin and implications.
A British defense ministry spokesman stated that the frequent 'security threat' messages sent to personnel and residents at the British Akrotiri air force base are due to the congested airspace around Cyprus.
PM says HMS Dragon will sail to island following drone attack on runway at RAF base
French Rafale fighter jets could deploy to Cyprus, the deputy government spokesman said on Monday, as the island scrambled to reinforce its defences following a day that saw an Iranian drone strike RAF Akrotiri, a second wave of drones intercepted, Paphos airport evacuated and an IRGC general threaten to bombard the island with missiles. Yiannis […]
The US has dozens of military outposts and air bases across the region
The British air base Akrotiri in Cyprus was hit in a drone attack. There were no casualties, but staff are being temporarily relocated. The attack occurs in the context of escalating conflict in the Middle East.
The prime minister had previously refused to give the US permission to use RAF bases in Cyprus but has relented because of the indiscriminate nature of Iran’s retaliation
Records and emails will be reviewed to determine whether the convicted sex offender used military bases when visiting the UK.
British intelligence is reportedly concerned that Russian nationals linked to the Kremlin are acquiring properties near the RAF base at Akrotiri, viewing it as a potential 'hybrid warfare' strategy.
Former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown has urged a police investigation into allegations that Prince Andrew used Royal Air Force bases to meet with Jeffrey Epstein.
Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has reportedly called for a full police investigation into whether Prince Andrew used RAF bases to meet with Jeffrey Epstein during his time as UK trade envoy.
The United States has positioned firepower near Iran, leading to concerns about a potential regional conflict, with an international affairs editor providing analysis.
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UK blocking Trump from using RAF bases for strikes on Iran The Times
Reports suggest Donald Trump could launch attacks on Iran within days after weeks of growing tensions with Tehran, with F35s, tankers, and the world’s largest warship being deployed.