British Military Pictures & Videos

F-35 and Typhoon perform interoperability testing.

Royal Air Force aircraft at RAF Lossiemouth have launched the Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) for the first time since the Moray base took on the role of defending the UK’s Northern airspace. Typhoon jets were scrambled to identify aircraft in international airspace. The aircraft, identified as Russian military ‘Bears’, did not enter UK airspace.

A Mastiff armoured vehicle onboard a RAF C17 waiting to be returned to the UK from Camp Bastion in July 2014. The Joint Movement Unit personnel take great care in loading their cargo onto the C17 in order not to cause damage to either the cargo or the aircraft itself.




Future Anti-Surface Guided Weapon (Heavy) (FASGW(H)) and FASGW (Light) missiles will be integrated, tested and installed onto 28 Wildcat helicopters by 2020. Capable of targeting small boats, fast attack craft and targets on land, each airframe is able to carry up to twenty missiles.




Merlin helicopters from Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose have been busy near their West Cornwall Base getting to grips with the launching of practice torpedoes.




The A400M aircraft, when in RAF service, will be named ATLAS and the RAF will take delivery of its first of 22 aircraft in Autumn 2014 with deliveries expected to be complete by 2019.






Type 45 destroyer HMS Defender conducts a Replenishment at Sea (RAS) with the American Supply Ship USNS Big Horn in the Arabian Gulf.




Lightning shoots across the Afghan sky over troops and vehicles with The Highlanders, 4th Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland (4SCOTS).




Type 23 frigate HMS Argyll is pictured berthed beside the MV Carnival Liberty cruise liner during a visit to Grand Turk in the Caribbean.

It's a tight squeeze as Type 45 destroyer HMS Duncan is guided through a lock into Cardiff at the start of the NATO Summit. The sixth-in-class of the Royal Navy’s state-of-the-art Type 45 destroyers arrived in the Welsh capital late afternoon yesterday, expertly sailing through incredibly narrow berthing with just 70cm manoeuvring room either side.

Nice shot. I can see a rotating highway bridge there at the bottom next to the destroyer.

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Royal Air Force aircraft at RAF Lossiemouth have launched the Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) for the first time since the Moray base took on the role of defending the UK’s Northern airspace. Typhoon jets were scrambled to identify aircraft in international airspace. The aircraft, identified as Russian military ‘Bears’, did not enter UK airspace.

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The Bears got new paint jobs?

Paveway IV Laser Guided bombs await being loaded onto RAF Tornado GR4's at RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus, in this handout photo from the Ministry of Defence September 26, 2014. Britain's parliament approved air strikes against Islamic State (IS) insurgents in Iraq by a decisive margin on Friday, paving the way for the Royal Air Force to join U.S.-led military action with immediate effect. Six Cyprus-based Tornado GR4 fighter-bombers were on standby to take part in initial sorties after Prime Minister David Cameron recalled parliament from recess to back military action following a formal request from the Iraqi government. (*******/Cpl Neil Bryden/Ministry of Defence/Handout)




A Paveway IV Laser Guided bomb awaits being loaded onto RAF Tornado GR4's at RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus, in this handout photo from the Ministry of Defence September 26, 2014. Britain's parliament approved air strikes against Islamic State (IS) insurgents in Iraq by a decisive margin on Friday, paving the way for the Royal Air Force to join U.S.-led military action with immediate effect. Six Cyprus-based Tornado GR4 fighter-bombers were on standby to take part in initial sorties after Prime Minister David Cameron recalled parliament from recess to back military action following a formal request from the Iraqi government. (*******/Cpl Neil Bryden/Ministry of Defence/Handout)




Ground crew load a Paveway IV Laser Guided bomb onto an RAF Tornado GR4's at RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus, in this handout photo from the Ministry of Defence September 26, 2014. Britain's parliament approved air strikes against Islamic State (IS) insurgents in Iraq by a decisive margin on Friday, paving the way for the Royal Air Force to join U.S.-led military action with immediate effect. Six Cyprus-based Tornado GR4 fighter-bombers were on standby to take part in initial sorties after Prime Minister David Cameron recalled parliament from recess to back military action following a formal request from the Iraqi government. (*******/Cpl Neil Bryden/Ministry of Defence/Handout)




Ground crew work near a British Tornado jet at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus September 27, 2014. Britain's parliament approved air strikes against Islamic State (IS) insurgents in Iraq by a decisive margin on Friday, paving the way for the Royal Air Force to join U.S.-led military action with immediate effect. Six Cyprus-based Tornado GR4 fighter-bombers were on standby to take part in initial sorties after Prime Minister David Cameron recalled parliament from recess to back military action following a formal request from the Iraqi government. (*******/Stringer)




A British tornado fighter jet crew member stands on the jet at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, 27 September 2014. The British Ministry of Defence (MOD) has confirmed that Royal Air Force jets have flown from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus following the previous day's Parliamentary approval. Tornado aircraft left the base early 27 September, continuing a pattern of flights over Iraq which began in support of the humanitarian mission last month. (EFE/EPA/KATIA CHRISTODOULOU)




Servicemen walk near a British Tornado jet at the RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus September 27, 2014. Britain's parliament approved air strikes against Islamic State (IS) insurgents in Iraq by a decisive margin on Friday, paving the way for the Royal Air Force to join U.S.-led military action with immediate effect. Six Cyprus-based Tornado GR4 fighter-bombers were on standby to take part in initial sorties after Prime Minister David Cameron recalled parliament from recess to back military action following a formal request from the Iraqi government. (*******/Stringer)




Servicemen stand near a British Tornado jet preparing to takeoff at the RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus September 27, 2014. Britain's parliament approved air strikes against Islamic State (IS) insurgents in Iraq by a decisive margin on Friday, paving the way for the Royal Air Force to join U.S.-led military action with immediate effect. Six Cyprus-based Tornado GR4 fighter-bombers were on standby to take part in initial sorties after Prime Minister David Cameron recalled parliament from recess to back military action following a formal request from the Iraqi government. (*******/Stringer)




Two RAF Tornado GR4s prepare to begin a combat mission at Akrotiri, Cyprus, in this handout photo from the Ministry of Defence September 27, 2014. Britain's parliament approved air strikes against Islamic State (IS) insurgents in Iraq by a decisive margin on Friday, paving the way for the Royal Air Force to join U.S.-led military action with immediate effect. Six Cyprus-based Tornado GR4 fighter-bombers were on standby to take part in initial sorties after Prime Minister David Cameron recalled parliament from recess to back military action following a formal request from the Iraqi government. (*******/Cpl Neil Bryden/Ministry of Defence/Handout)




British tornado fighter jets prepare for takeoff at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, 27 September 2014. The British Ministry of Defence (MOD) has confirmed that Royal Air Force jets have flown from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus following the previous day's Parliamentary approval. Tornado aircraft left the base early 27 September, continuing a pattern of flights over Iraq which began in support of the humanitarian mission last month. (EFE/EPA/KATIA CHRISTODOULOU)




A British Tornado jet prepares to takeoff at the RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus September 27, 2014. Britain's parliament approved air strikes against Islamic State (IS) insurgents in Iraq by a decisive margin on Friday, paving the way for the Royal Air Force to join U.S.-led military action with immediate effect. Six Cyprus-based Tornado GR4 fighter-bombers were on standby to take part in initial sorties after Prime Minister David Cameron recalled parliament from recess to back military action following a formal request from the Iraqi government. (*******/Stringer)




A British tornado fighter jet prepares for takeoff at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, 27 September 2014. The MOD has confirmed that Royal Air Force jets have flown from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus following the previous day's Parliamentary approval. Tornado aircraft left the base early 27 September, continuing a pattern of flights over Iraq which began in support of the humanitarian mission last month. (EFE/EPA/KATIA CHRISTODOULOU)




A British tornado fighter jet prepares for takeoff at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, 27 September 2014. The British Ministry of Defence (MOD) has confirmed that Royal Air Force jets have flown from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus following the previous day's Parliamentary approval. Tornado aircraft left the base early 27 September, continuing a pattern of flights over Iraq which began in support of the humanitarian mission last month. (EFE/EPA/KATIA CHRISTODOULOU)

Royal Marines Launch Final Assault on Exercise Albanian Lion. As darkness began to cover their tracks Royal Marine Commandos launched their final assault on a disused submarine base in Albania as part of a long-planned annual exercise.Alpha and Bravo Companies from 40 Commando were landed ashore by Landing Craft Utility (LCU) and Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel (LCVP) in preparation for the attack on the Porto Palermo Submarine Base, Albania.As part of Exercise Albanian Lion the Royal Marines joined up with Albanian forces to practise their core amphibious fighting skills, with the objective to recapture the base from opposing forces.While pushing their way forward the men were met with fierce resistance as the enemy used the tunnels of the submarine pens to their advantage, ensuring a challenging fight. Several hours later and, once the tunnels were cleared, Delta company then launched their own attack on enemy occupying higher ground after being landed on nearby beaches by Chinook (CH47) helicopters.

The Red Arrows flying in formation over the Al Hamra Tower in Kuwait City.This image shows the Red Arrows arriving in Kuwait, signalling their arrival with white smoke for a flypast over the citya. For the 50th anniversary of the Red Arrows the Team embarked on a Middle East Tour, visiting several countries including Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and the UAE.

Paratroopers land following the 70th anniversary re-enactment of the iconic World War airborne operation at Arnhem. The parachute drop was marked with an airborne jump onto the original British landing zone 'Y' at Ede.Soldiers from 16 Air Assault Brigade joined veterans, Dutch civilians and airborne troops from across the world to mark the 70th anniversary of a Second World War operation that defined the character of the British Army's airborne forces.

The Royal Navy’s Response Force Task Group has exercised with the Hellenic Navy in the Ionian Sea while on their annual deployment, Cougar 14.

Fleet Flagship HMS Bulwark, HMS Ocean, RFA Lyme Bay and RFA Wave Knight joined HS Aegean and a Greek submarine for two days while they practised close range manoeuvres.

They also held an anti-submarine and a surface exercise, and practised their air defence with Mirage planes from the Hellenic Air Force.

Image by LA(Phot) Des Wade shows (L-R) RFA Wave Knight, HS Aegean, HMS Bulwark, HMS Ocean and RFA Lyme Bay.

The C-17 gives the RAF a long-range strategic heavy-lift transport aircraft that offers the ability to project and sustain an effective force close to a potential area of operations for combat, peacekeeping or humanitarian missions worldwide.

A soldier of C Company 2 Royal Anglian shares a joke with a friend as they prepare for departure on a security patrol to the west of Camp Bastion. The patrol included an attachment of Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers who were integrated into the patrol to learn from the experience in order to teach their comrades. The patrol visited local bazaars where locals trade various different consumable products.

An Army Air Corps Apache takes part in a dramatic display at the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, one of the biggest international Airshows in the world.The Apache attack helicopter can operate in all weathers, day or night and detect, classify and prioritise up to 256 potential targets in a matter of seconds. It carries a mix of weapons including rockets, Hellfire missiles and a 30mm chain gun, as well as a state of the art fully integrated defensive aid suite.In addition to the distinctive Longbow radar located above the rotor blades, this aircraft is equipped with a day TV system, thermal imaging sight and direct view optics.

Lancasters Vera & Thumper fly towards the Derwent Dam in the Derwent Valley on route to RAF Coningsby.

Seen here the first pre-production prototype of the Scout Specialist Vehicle (SV) at the UK’s biggest military vehicle demonstration, Defence Vehicle Dynamics (DVD). The vehicle is part of the Future Rap[id Effect System (FRES).The event, held at Millbrook near Milton Keynes, brings together the MoD’s equipment and support organisation (DE&S), the Army and industry to showcase the vehicles used by the military.

‘The Flying Test Bed’, which can fly as if it were an Uninhabited Air Vehicle (UAV), has undergone a series of flight trials and completed it's first maiden flight of a surrogate UAV in UK shared airspace.