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RAF 60 Second Update

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, has been granted Public Display Authority for 2025. You can hear more about that and other stories in this latest 60 Second Update.

In this episode:

  • The Red Arrows have been granted Public Display Authority for the 2025 season, with displays across the UK and Europe going ahead until October RAF Typhoons from RAF Lossiemouth were scrambled to intercept multiple Russian aircraft during Op CHESSMAN, NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing mission in Poland.
     
  • RAF jets and personnel deployed with 140 Expeditionary Air Wing are conducting Quick Reaction Alert duties, deterring enemies and defending our Allies’ skies The RAF introduces StormShroud, a new uncrewed aircraft into operational service. It carries Leonardo UK’s Britestorm electronic warfare payload, featuring radar jamming capability that improves the survival rate and operational effectiveness of our crewed aircraft

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