RAF News

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.

First deployment. First exercise. First taste of Australia.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

s than two years into their Royal Air Force careers, the movers have travelled to Australia for their first overseas exercise, where they’re working alongside partner nations helping support one of the world’s largest multinational air combat exercises.

InsideAIR Podcast Episode 146: The Work of the Mobile Met Unit

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Weather matters more than you think. In this episode of InsideAIR, we catch up with the RAF’s Mobile Meteorological Unit, who deliver vital weather intelligence to support military operations around the world.

Exercise Combat Archer: Keeping Britain's Skies Safe

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Modern warfare is changing fast. The rise of attack drones and increasingly sophisticated air threats means that controlling the skies has never been more critical to national security, and that requires a level of training that matches the scale of the challenge.

Behind the Mission: RAF Medical Support Officers at Exercise RIMPAC 2026

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Flight Lieutenant Perry from Tactical Medical Wing at RAF Brize Norton and Squadron Leader ‘Morg’s’, the Senior Medical Planner for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026, are deployed to Hawaii as part of the multinational medical planning team.

RAF and NATO Partners Strengthen Collective Defence in Romania

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Deployed on NATO's enhanced Air Policing on the Alliance's eastern flank, Royal Air Force personnel deployed on Operation Biloxi 2026 are strengthening interoperability with allies through an extensive programme of multinational training exercises and Defence engagement activities across Romania.

From Brize to the Bush: Journeying to Pitch Black

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

From 20 July to 7 August, Exercise Pitch Black 2026 will bring together 20 nations and more than 100 aircraft for three weeks of demanding, complex multinational combat air flying and training across one of the world’s largest military training environments.

Danger Close: Eyes on Target, Support on Call

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

In modern warfare, one voice on a radio can mean the difference between success and disaster. That voice often belongs to a Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC), usually a highly trained RAF Regiment specialist responsible for directing aircraft onto targets safely and accurately.

RAF Specialists Strengthen Allied Partnerships at RIMPAC

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Corporal Rory is a Flight Operations Specialist currently deployed to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in support of Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC), the world's largest international maritime exercise.

Halton Graduates Mark Huge Milestone

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

On 24 June, RAF Halton saw the largest cohort of graduates since the pandemic finish their Basic Recruit Training Course.

RAF Football Take Part in NATO Sports Event

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

A team of Royal Air Force personnel have competed in a recent NATO football event at the Prince William of Gloucester Barracks in Grantham, designed to promote better cooperation between nations before embarking on operations or exercises.

From RAF Reykjavík to the High North: Eight Decades of Partnership

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

On 6 July, the Royal Air Force and Iceland mark 80 years since Reykjavík Airport was formally handed back to the Icelandic Government - a milestone that celebrates not just the end of Britain’s presence in Iceland, but the beginning of one of the RAF’s longest-standing international defence partnerships.

New helicopters restore year-round response capability in Cyprus

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

RAF Joins Allies at RIMPAC 2026

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Royal Air Force personnel are representing UK Defence in the annual Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise. Bringing specialist expertise to the world’s largest international maritime exercise; this exercise strengthens partnerships across the Indo-Pacific.

UK Jets Guard the Arctic's Front Door

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Arctic Sentry was introduced by the alliance back in February 2026 to bring allied responses to activity in the region by Russia, which has significantly expanded its military presence in the High North by reopening Soviet-era bases, extending naval patrols and testing new weapons systems – under a single coordinated framework, strengthening surveillance and defence across the High North.

InsideAIR Podcast Episode 145: Defence Science & Technology Laboratory

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT

InsideAIR goes behind the wire at Dstl’s Porton Down site to explore how science, technology and innovation are helping shape the RAF of tomorrow.

First UK P-8A Poseidon Flies to the North Pole

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:55:00 GMT

A crew from 42 (Torpedo Bomber) Squadron has marked a significant achievement by flying the first UK P-8A Poseidon (Poseidon) mission to the North Pole, demonstrating the aircraft’s exceptional capability and operational reach. This milestone was achieved during the first Poseidon Qualified Weapons Instructor Course (QWIC) as part of Exercise Midnight Warrior.