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Defence Secretary highlights RAF professionalism after Russian interception over Black Sea

21 May 2026

RAF Enhances Combat Capability with New Low-Cost Anti-Drone System

Royal Air Force Typhoons are now equipped with a new low-cost anti-drone weapon, significantly enhancing their ability to counter emerging threats during operations in the Middle East. 

18 May 2026

RAF Executes 7,000-Mile Mission to Deliver Lifesaving Aid

With no airfield available, critical medical supplies, along with an RAF anaesthetist and an Army nurse, were delivered by precision parachute airdrop in support of a Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office‑led mission.

11 May 2026

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The Human Edge: Inside the RAF's Elite Psychology Programme

05 Jun 2026

RAF and Romanian Forces Deliver United NATO Air Defence

04 Jun 2026

Rivet Joint Deploys to Norwegian Fjords on Exercise

01 Jun 2026

Sub-hunting in the High North: RAF Poseidon Leads NATO Training Exercise

29 May 2026

Lightning Strikes at RAF Marham

28 May 2026

InsideAIR Podcast Episode 142: Operation Biloxi in Romania

27 May 2026

RAF 60 Second Update Ep 59

27 May 2026

Calm in the Chaos: Forward Aeromedical Evacuation

24 May 2026

RAF Invests in Off-Grid Energy to Strengthen Operational Resilience 

23 May 2026

RAF and Boeing UK Welcome the First Wedgetail Aircraft to RAF Lossiemouth

21 May 2026

RAF Boosts Pilot Training with New Technology to Prepare for Modern Threats

20 May 2026

The Great Simulation: Accelerating the Pilot Pipeline

19 May 2026
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