RAF Typhoons scrambled with Meteor missile for the first time

RAF Typhoons launched from RAF Lossiemouth this morning for the first time with the Meteor Air-to-Air missile in defence of UK airspace during a Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) mission. This event represents the culmination of many years of research, development and testing to bring this advanced weapon into service on front-line aircraft. Read more

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RAF Typhoon equipped with Meteor missiles takes off from RAF Lossiemouth
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