This is the main Royal Air Force Operational Update area.

Here you will find the majority of RAF Operational Information.

To the left of this page you will find folders containing Historical Royal Air Force Operational Updates and other useful stories.

Control of the Air

Securing control of the Air is the RAF's paramount duty: not only in defence of the UK itself..

Air Mobility

Air power invariably provides the only way for the UK to intervene in a crisis quickly enough..

Intelligence and Situational Awareness

In crisis situations and conflicts, high quality and current (or 'real-time') information is required..

Attack

The firepower available with current technology means that aircraft, now have the capability to destroy targets..