RAF News

King's Birthday Flypast 2026

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

RAF King's Birthday Honours 2026

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT

The RAF's 2026 King's Birthday Honours recognise exceptional military service and outstanding achievements across the Whole Force.

RAF Protector makes first European Transit

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

A Royal Air Force Protector aircraft has made history this week as it flew directly from RAF Waddington to RAF Akrotiri, its first transit through European civilian airspace.

InsideAIR Podcast Episode 143: Only Way in by Parachute – a Doctor's Story

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Ready when the call came. InsideAIR explores the incredible story behind the RAF and British Army’s emergency parachute drop on Tristan da Cunha.

Sky to Stage: Collective Commitment

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

2026 has already seen Russian incursions into NATO airspace, triggering Quick Reaction Alerts, while Russian submarines and ships have entered UK waters, threatening the security of vital underwater infrastructure.

UK-led Operation Interflex enters new phase of specialist training for Ukraine

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The new phase of the UK’s training support for Ukraine has been announced, which sees an expansion into specialist areas including, aviation, medical, engineering and logistics.

RAF Enhances Combat Air Capability with Low-Cost Precision Weapon

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Royal Air Force has strengthened its combat air capability with the introduction of a low-cost precision weapon designed to counter modern threats, including uncrewed aerial systems.

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

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Often there is a comparison drawn between Formula 1 drivers and fast jet pilots, largely due to the speeds at which both operate.

RAF and Romanian Forces Deliver United NATO Air Defence

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Royal Air Force personnel deployed to Romania on Operation BILOXI are contributing to NATO’s 24-hour enhanced Air Policing, working alongside Romanian Air Force colleagues to safeguard the Alliance’s eastern flank.

Rivet Joint Deploys to Norwegian Fjords on Exercise

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

51 Squadron recently deployed the UK Rivet Joint aircraft to Ørland Air Base in Norway as part of an Agile Combat Employment exercise.

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

Fri, 29 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

RAF Lossiemouth’s Poseidon P-8A Force has taken centre stage in Exercise Dynamic Mongoose 2026, delivering the UK’s air power contribution to one of NATO’s premier anti-submarine warfare exercises.

Lightning Strikes at RAF Marham

Thu, 28 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The final two jets of the Initial Procurement Phase of UK F-35B Lightnings landed at RAF Marham at the end of last week. The delivery of BK43 and BK45 brings the total number of operational F-35Bs in the UK fleet to 47.

InsideAIR Podcast Episode 142: Operation Biloxi in Romania

Wed, 27 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

How do the RAF support NATO air policing in Romania? Operation Biloxi is a four-month deployment to NATO’s eastern flank. It lies at the heart of the RAF’s strategy to be ready to fly and fight.

RAF 60 Second Update Ep 59

Tue, 26 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

In this month's 60 Second Update, we celebrate 80 years of the de Havilland Chipmunk, the RAF's beloved training aircraft, and share an update on how RAF instructors are helping Ukraine build its next generation of fast jet pilots.

Calm in the Chaos: Forward Aeromedical Evacuation

Sun, 24 May 2026 09:55:00 GMT

The people responsible for that calm are the RAF's Tactical Medical Wing (TMW). Sitting within the RAF's Medical Force, one of the Wing specialities is Forward Aeromedical Evacuation (Fwd AE) historically known as the Medical Emergency Response Team (‘MERT’).

RAF Invests in Off-Grid Energy to Strengthen Operational Resilience

Sat, 23 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

GeoPura has been awarded a flagship contract by the Royal Air Force to deliver zero-emission electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure designed to operate independently of the grid, strengthening energy resilience across key Ministry of Defence  sites whilst accelerating the transition to sustainable, low-carbon operations. 

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

Thu, 21 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The first Boeing E-7 Wedgetail Airbourne Early Warning (AEW) Mk1 aircraft, destined to serve with the RAF, has arrived at RAF Lossiemouth on 21 May.

Defence Secretary highlights RAF professionalism after Russian interception over Black Sea

Thu, 21 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The Defence Secretary has highlighted the professionalism of Royal Air Force crews and reaffirmed the UK’s unwavering commitment to NATO, following an incident in which an RAF aircraft was intercepted by Russian fighters while operating in international airspace over the Black Sea.

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

Wed, 20 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The Royal Air Force has introduced a major new training capability designed to better prepare frontline pilots for the air defence threats they could face in conflict.

The Great Simulation: Accelerating the Pipeline

Tue, 19 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

As threats evolve and the pace of operations increases, synthetic training is no longer just a supplement to real-world flying, it is a cornerstone of how the RAF builds the force of tomorrow.