This week, The Royal Air Force held its Annual Air and Space Combat Power Visit (ASCPV) 2026, a premier showcase of the UK’s cutting-edge air and space
capabilities, operational readiness, and future force development.
The event at RAF Brize Norton brought together senior military leaders, industry partners, international allies, and key stakeholders from across the defence and aerospace sectors.
Hosted by RAF Brize Norton, ASCPV 2026 highlighted the RAF’s commitment to integrating advanced technologies, strengthening multi-domain operations, and ensuring that UK air and space power remains decisive in a rapidly evolving strategic environment.
Showcasing the Future of UK Air and Space Power, this year’s event featured:
- Static and flying displays of frontline RAF aircraft.
- Demonstrations of space domain awareness, ISTR, and integrated command-and-control systems.
- Exhibits from leading defence, aerospace, and technology partners.
- Briefings on next-generation RAF programmes, including uncrewed systems, digital integration, and Air & Space Transformation initiatives.
- Engagement opportunities with RAF personnel across operational, engineering, and support specialties.
Squadron Leader Lloyd, Project Officer ASCPV said:
“As the project officer for this year’s Air & Space Combat Power Visit at RAF Brize Norton I’ve had the pleasure pulling together several elements of the Royal Air Force to showcase what the RAF can provide to be agile, integrated and ready to fight for tomorrow. It’s been great to see so many areas come together, from ISTAR, Air Mobility, Air Combat and Global Enablement to demonstrate how the RAF delivers airpower throughout the world”.
Squadron Leader Lloyd
Project Officer ASCPV
The Annual Combat Power Visit provided a unique platform for strengthening interoperability and understanding with NATO allies and international partners. It also served to deepen collaboration with defence industry leaders supporting the RAF’s long term capability development.
Flight Lieuenant Collins, Globemaster (C-17) Captain, of No. 99 Squadron said:
“It’s really nice to show the capabilities of the Globemaster to future leaders from the Defence Academy. This event gives us the opportunity to talk about the global operations we are part of, and how the Globemaster works together with the wider Air Mobility Force and other units like Tactical Medical Wing to provide support for Defence tasks worldwide. The Globemaster is a fantastic and highly capable aircraft and it’s been a pleasure to have the opportunity to talk about it and highlight what we can do”
Flight Lieuenant Collins
Globemaster (C-17) Captain
No. 99 Squadron
