RAF News

Military train with emergency services in Scotland

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Military personnel, Police Scotland, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and the Scottish Ambulance Service have taken part in a joint training exercise, supported by the RAF, designed to strengthen how these organisations work together.

RAF Boosts NATO Readiness Amid Rising Threats on Eastern Flank

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Russian drones have repeatedly entered NATO airspace over Poland, Germany and Romania in recent months, underlining the growing need for the RAF to operate effectively in non-standard conditions.

RAF 60 Second Update Ep 63

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

This RAF 60 Second Update takes us to the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo with the theme “A Call to Gather”. Bringing together military tradition, music and culture, the Tattoo captivated audiences from around the world.

Per Ardua ad Astra: Air Command redesignated to Air & Space Command

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Air Command, the headquarters of the Royal Air Force, has been redesignated as Air and Space Command, reflecting the RAF’s role as the Lead Command for Space across Defence.

InsideAIR Episode 149: Exercise Pitch Black in Australia

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

The real stories start on the ground, with the engineers, movers, chefs and support personnel whose hard work keeps the aircraft flying and the mission moving!

RAF Photographic Competition 2026

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT

The winners of the 2026 RAF Photographic Competition are in!

Rivet Joint Deploys to Norway

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

An RAF Rivet Joint has deployed to Ørland, Norway for Exercise Arctic Stone alongside the Royal Norwegian Air Force.

InsideAIR Podcast Episode 148: AOC 11 Gp - Defence of the Heart

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT

RAF 60 Second Update Ep 62

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

From training with partners in the Indo-Pacific to Autonomous Combat Aircraft, the RAF continues to innovate, train and operate across the globe. Hear from personnel across the RAF in this 60 Second Update.

Return of Red Arrows from North America and recommencement of season - Copy

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The Red Arrows plan to continue a multi-leg journey back to the United Kingdom from North America next week.

Twenty-One Nations. One Mission: Stronger Together, Ready Together

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Exercise Pitch Black 2026 brought together air forces from across the Indo-Pacific and beyond, testing their ability to operate side-by-side in one of the world's largest and most demanding military air exercises.

Voyager Keeps Coalition Aircraft Flying over Australia

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

From transporting personnel halfway around the world to refuelling coalition aircraft over northern Australia, the Royal Air Force's Voyager Force has played a central role in enabling multinational air operations during Exercise Pitch Black.

InsideAIR Podcast Episode 147: Exercise RIMPAC in Hawaii

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

This episode of InsideAIR heads to Hawaii for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026. Held every two years, RIMPAC brings together personnel from 30+ nations.

RAF and RAAF medics train together on Exercise Pitch Black

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

A simulated missile strike has left multiple casualties with severe blast and burn injuries. Within moments, British and Australian medics are working side by side to save lives. It is a scenario repeated throughout Exercise Pitch Black, where RAF and Royal Australian Air Force medical personnel have been training together to prepare for future multinational operations.

RAF Concludes Enhanced Air Policing Mission in Romania

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Royal Air Force personnel from 121 Expeditionary Air Wing formally handed over responsibility for NATO’s enhanced Air Policing mission in Romania to the Spanish Air and Space Force during a ceremony at 86th Air Base Borcea on 31 July 2026. The handover marked the successful conclusion of the United Kingdom’s contribution to Operation Biloxi 2026.

Behind the Mission: The People Helping Make RIMPAC 2026 Possible

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

While aircraft flew missions across the Pacific and warships operated at sea, Royal Air Force personnel were working behind the scenes across Hawaii, embedded within multinational teams supporting one of the world’s largest military exercises.

RAF 60 Second Update Ep 61

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

What can you learn about the Royal Air Force in 60 seconds? This month’s update features the RAF Mountain Rescue Service, RAF personnel on exercise in Australia and Hawaii, and the Red Arrows’ North America tour.

From Lossiemouth to Northern Australia: A First Exercise Down Under

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

For RAF refueller Air Specialist (Class 1) Deryn, Exercise Pitch Black 2026 provides more than his first opportunity to visit Australia.

Whole Force: The Expertise Behind Every Decision at RIMPAC

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT

As you cross the bridge into Pearl Harbor, not everyone shaping military operational decisions wears a uniform.

RAF Swimmer at the Commonwealth Games

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:50:00 GMT

The Commonwealth Games kick off in Glasgow on 23 July, and Corporal Kyle Booth will be flying the flag for the RAF after being selected to represent Wales at the games.