It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Chief Technician Robert James Thatcher ‘Thatch’, who sadly passed away on 12 August 2026, following a short battle with cancer. Rob served the ...

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

After months of inspections, submissions and competition from across the United Kingdom, RAF Air Cadets has announced the winners of its top squadron awards for 2026. The Lees, Morris and Marshall ...

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 ...

Young people in the RAF Air Cadets can now gain nationally recognised drone qualifications, after the organisation became the first cadet force and part of the UK Ministry of Defence to be authorised ...

Over the historic Buckingham Palace, the Royal Air Force had the honour of flying a selection of aircraft to celebrate the Official Birthday of His Majesty King Charles III. At 13:00, thirty-one ...

51 Squadron recently deployed the UK Rivet Joint aircraft to Ørland Air Base in Norway as part of an Agile Combat Employment exercise. This deployment aimed to allowed RAF aircraft and personnel to ...

Royal Air Force Typhoons are now equipped with a new low-cost anti-drone weapon, significantly enhancing their ability to counter emerging threats during operations in the Middle East. The Advanced ...

Future RAF fast jet pilots will train using state-of-the-art mixed reality technology, improving how quickly and effectively they are prepared for operational flying. The technology should increase ...

The RAF Regiment has deployed its highly effective Rapid Sentry counter-drone system to Kuwait, reinforcing the UK’s commitment to regional security. This defensive deployment aligns with the UK ...

RAF Regiment personnel are strengthening their ability to protect NATO air operations in the High North as they complete a dedicated programme of Arctic Warfare training in Norway ahead of Exercise ...

An RAF F‑35 pilot has carried out the aircraft’s first combat shoot-down for the UK, intercepting and destroying two hostile drones during an operation over Jordan this week. The pilot, flying ...