From the Tutor to Apache, Poseidon or Typhoon, we deliver realistic training and operations on the International Virtual Aviation Organisation network.
😥 Our training pipelines are currently full, but we will re-open applications soon. Please check back for updates!
Founded in 2009 as the Virtual Royal Air Force and restructured in 2014 as the Virtual Ministry of Defence, we bring together the three flying arms of the UK’s MoD in a dynamic online environment. We operate primarily on the IVAO network to deliver realistic and enjoyable military flight simulation.
Our mission is to create a friendly, inclusive community where pilots of all skill levels progress through a structured mentorship programme and confidently fly daily sorties at home and across the globe.
The Virtual Ministry of Defence is in no way associated, affiliated, endorsed or supported by the Ministry of Defence or UK Government. Our organisation exists solely for entertainment and simulation purposes.
Being a Fast Jet pilot requires speed, precision, and responsibility. Flying aircraft like the Typhoon FGR4 and F-35B Lightning, every sortie - from supersonic flight and low-level manoeuvres to quick reaction missions and overseas operations - is thrilling and demanding. It’s a career of skill, teamwork, and purpose - defending skies while living the ultimate adventure.
Flying multi-engine aircraft is about reach, reliability, and impact. Pilots of the Atlas C1, Envoy IV CC1, Globemaster, P-8 Poseidon and Voyager enable global operations - delivering troops, equipment, and humanitarian aid, or providing essential air-to-air refuelling. Each mission requires precision and teamwork, ensuring support reaches its destination.
Operating our Rotary aircraft is about agility, versatility, and support. Pilots of the Chinook, Wildcat, Merlin, and Apache operate across the RAF, Fleet Air Arm, and Army Air Corps. From troop transport and battlefield lift to reconnaissance and attack, rotary missions demand skill and teamwork-delivering vital capability anywhere it’s required.
To us, our pilots are more than just a number - the process is personal. From the moment you apply, a member of our training team will be assigned to guide you through your training pipeline all the way to being assigned your Squadron.
Register on our website.
Enter our training pipelines and be guided through a realistic process.
Train & fly daily sorties finally joining an operational squadron.
