The Typhoon had its combat debut during the 2011 military intervention in Libya with the UK's Royal Air Force (RAF) and the Italian Air Force, performing aerial reconnaissance and ground-strike missions. The type has also taken primary responsibility for air-defence duties for the majority of customer nations.

The Typhoon FGR.Mk 4 is an extremely agile fourth-generation multi-role combat aircraft, capable of the full spectrum of air operations, including air policing, peace support and high-intensity conflict.

Jan 24, 2025 · A Royal Air Force (RAF) Eurofighter Typhoon experienced a mid-flight emergency while flying over the North Sea, necessitating the jettisoning of its canopy on January 23, 2025. The aircraft, which belongs to No. 11 Squadron RAF based at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire, encountered a problem believed to have been caused by a bird strike.

Jan 23, 2025 · The pilot of a Royal Air Force Typhoon has landed safely after an unusual incident saw the jet’s canopy jettisoned over the North Sea before an emergency landing at RAF Coningsby. BBC News ...

Jan 29, 2025 · Channel 4's "Top Guns: Inside the RAF" returns for its second season starting 4 February 2025 at 9pm. This six-part series documents frontline missions across three continents. Viewers witness Typhoon jets deterring Russian aggression and …

Designed as a swing-role combat aircraft, Typhoon is capable of completing contrasting tasks in a single sortie. Its optimised airframe, powerful engines and advanced flight control system confer excellent agility at all speeds.

Jan 4, 2022 · The Eurofighter Typhoon forms the backbone of UK Royal Air Force (RAF) capabilities, fulfilling air-superiority missions such as quick reaction alerts over the Falkland Islands and air policing duties with NATO allies in the Baltic and Black Sea region.

Jan 14, 2025 · British Typhoon jets continue their patrols over Syria as part of the long-running Operation Shader. Launched in 2014, Operation Shader was set up to support allied ground forces and conduct air strikes against identified terrorist targets.

Jul 18, 2023 · The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) has dramatically ramped up operating hours on its Eurofighter Typhoon fleet since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the service says.

Jan 12, 2024 · Used to carry out strikes around the world, protect UK airspace and shadow Russian fighter jets, the Typhoon is at the frontline of all UK action. Following weeks of tension in the Red Sea, it was recently used as the UK and US launched an …