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Royal Air Force.
aerial warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces
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A defense firm executive works in the Fleet, Keysight supplies drone parts to Elbit, and a group registers a website in Iceland.Some support2 reports
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RAF jets conducted training operations near Cromer in Norfolk on October 16, 2026.Some support1 report
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A short film about the Royal Air Force, featuring James Bolam and Rumi Sutton, was set in London and promoted on YouTube.Some support1 report
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Modernization efforts are underway across the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force, alongside commentary on global conflicts.Well supported5 reports2 developments inside
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Military branches, including the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy, conducted K3 trials in Sochi.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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The Royal Air Force (RAF) is operating within the context of England/the UK.Well supported173 reports
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Helen Flanagan, head of the counterterrorism unit, is linked to the location of the RAF Molesworth base near London.Some support5 reports
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MJL Group and Vistry Bristol are partnering on a housing development project in North Somerset, with the RAF site also being used for aviation activities.Some support2 reports
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RAF Brize Norton continues to operate as a principal air mobility hub and embodies the values of the Royal Air Force since June 1, 2026.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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IAF and RAF are enhancing interoperability through joint training exercises, including talks in New Delhi and postings in Wales.Well supported8 reports
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The Royal Air Force base is located near Fairford.Some support11 reports
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Allied forces are on the run in North Africa, with the story written by Garth Ennis and artwork provided by Colin Wilson.Some support1 report
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Public events, including an exploration of Vulcan aircraft history, took place in Southend on September 1st.Some support1 report
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An RAF T2 Hawk jet crashed near Anglesey, Wales on September 23, 2026.Well supported15 reports
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The Royal Air Force utilized a ground-based system to actively disrupt satellites belonging to potential adversaries.Some support1 report
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A training aircraft crashed on Anglesey island on September 17, 2026.Some support1 report
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The Ministry of Defence, Royal Air Force, and Leonardo are involved in defense contracting work based in Glasgow.Some support1 report
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Trust preserved aircraft previously used by the Royal Air Force.Some support1 report
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Dhofar University and the Royal Air Force signed a memorandum to establish a partnership focused on joint training and research.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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The FVEY alliance focuses on global sustainment, with Air Mobility Command overseeing massive airlift and refueling operations at Scott Air Force Base.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Royal Air Force established a facility at Moi Air Base to support joint training with the Kenya Navy.Some support1 report
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The Indian Navy is pursuing the revival of a base at Badangi airstrip in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, for training and depot use.Some support1 report
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A Club appointed Heather Lishman as trustee and announced support for the Armed Forces community.Some support1 report
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The UK and Romania deepened bilateral ties through defense cooperation, trade agreements, and academic exchanges involving Oxford and Cambridge.Some support2 reports
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The Royal Air Force is driving its shift toward a sixth-generation air force, informed by lessons from Ukraine and enhanced by the integration of CCA and Typhoon platforms.Some support2 reports
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The Ministry of Defence oversees the various defence services, which include the Royal Air Force.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Serco secured a five-year defense contract with the MoD, while RAF supports UK Space Command operations.Some support3 reports
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The Royal Air Force and Indian Air Force are enhancing interoperability through joint training exercises.Some support5 reports1 development inside
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Former Base31 chief executive officer and lawyer Tim Jones are involved in matters concerning a former training base in Prince Edward County near Toronto.Some support1 report
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Royal Air Force conducted a scheduled flypast in Lyme Regis, Dorset.Some support2 reports
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Iranian hackers shut down a British power plant while the UK government granted the US use of RAF and Diego Garcia bases.Well supported4 reports
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The focus centers on Aldershot, known as the 'Home of the British Army,' detailing its historical ties to military service, including its role during the Crimean War and its connection to the Royal Air Force.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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QinetiQ supported an exercise involving the Royal Air Force, with teams collaborating across the UK and Germany.Some support1 report
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An airshow was held in Bedfordshire, England, evaluating aircraft used in the 1934 MacRobertson Air Race.Some support1 report
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Royal Air Force personnel were reported to be serving in Cyprus, while an RAF pilot was also noted to have trained in Texas.Some support1 report
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The Royal Air Force and Italy are jointly funding and contributing to the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) for next-generation combat aircraft.Some support11 reports2 developments inside
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The Royal Air Force, Hellenic Air Force, and allied forces were involved in joint testing projects at Edwards Air Force Base.Some support1 report
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Past operational agreements have allowed UK forces, including the Royal Air Force, to operate in Irish airspace.Some support1 report1 development inside
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NCA officers are involved in UK intercepts, with operations impacting European security and supported by the Royal Air Force.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Future migrant housing is planned for the Royal Air Force base site in Thetford.Some support1 report
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Activities involving Jeremy Clarkson, the Royal Air Force, and local communities in Oxfordshire.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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An A321 aircraft was observed over Marlow near Heathrow, concurrent with RAF pilots operating over the Norfolk coast.Some support1 report
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Babcock sponsors the Hampshire Air Festival, which takes place at Thruxton Aerodrome and involves the Royal Air Force.Some support3 reports
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India conducted military strikes on Pakistani air bases during Operation Sindoor while simultaneously holding international air exercises with the Royal Air Force and French Air Force.Some support1 report
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The Royal Air Force leveraged a high-octane fuel advantage over the Luftwaffe in a recent air engagement.Some support1 report
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The Royal Air Force is utilizing Eagle County Regional Airport for high-altitude training runs involving C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft.Some support3 reports
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Drone attack near Ukraine border involving Royal and Romanian Air Forces.Some support1 report1 development inside
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UK defense spending meets NATO targets.Well supported15 reports1 development inside
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The RAF Regiment is operating the Storm Fire drone, concurrent with Smyth serving as the RAF Chief of the Air Staff.Some support1 report
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Defence Helicopter Flying School operates for the armed forces, using Dunkeswell as a starting point for flights over Herefordshire.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Ministry of Defence outlined £60bn infrastructure programmes for naval bases, including renewal and airfield upgrades.Some support1 report
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Senior princes served in the Royal Air Force and British Army, with Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton serving as their private secretary.Some support1 report
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The Royal Air Force hosts a major event in Inverness and supports NATO operations using Typhoon fighter aircraft.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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RAF Brize Norton is the UK's primary airbase, supporting various missions including deployments to the Falkland Islands and Cyprus.Some support3 reports
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Stephen Harding chronicles the air war over Europe, detailing the Royal Air Force's involvement during World War II.Some support1 report
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The Royal Air Force contracted ACI Jet for training exercises in Paso Robles.Some support1 report
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The Royal Air Force is utilizing Shadow ISR aircraft for missions over the Gaza Strip, with gathered data being relayed back to Westminster.Some support1 report
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The Royal Air Force was involved in a flypast incident near the Vauxhall Bridge Area on June 30, 2026.Some support1 report
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Investment is supporting UAV development for the Royal Air Force and British Army.Some support1 report
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The Turkish Air Force acquired former Royal Air Force aircraft.Some support3 reports
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What's reaching Royal Air Force
Events traced to Royal Air Force, step by step, newest first- The Royal Air Force may face major maintenance needs at Barnham baseThe Royal Air Force may face major maintenance needs at Barnham basePossible
- Royal Air Force may gain advanced combat technology from £708m contractThe Royal Air Force is likely to benefit from the £708 million investment in next-generation air combat technology.Likely
- Royal Air Force may gain new capabilities with Protector drone replacementThe Royal Air Force may gain new capabilities with Protector drone replacementLikely
- Boeing logistics support may boost Royal Air Force C-17 readinessBoeing logistics support may boost Royal Air Force C-17 readinessPossible
- Royal Air Force may benefit from UK's NATO spending commitmentThe Royal Air Force could see increased funding and procurement opportunities.Likely
- Terror plot investigation could increase security demands on RAFTerror plot investigation may increase security demands on Royal Air ForcePossible
Explainers that pass through Royal Air Force
Royal Air Force is a step on the way to someone elseAround Royal Air Force this week
News at the entities that move Royal Air Force most-
BAE Systems StructuralBAE Systems provided autonomous solutions for UGV technology, driven by Pete Hegseth's push for an autonomous warfare agenda at AUSA.Moves Royal Air Force
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Ministry of Defence StructuralIberia dry-leases aircraft from SMBC and Aergo Capital, while the Ministry of Defence purchases aircraft from Iberia and the Ministry of Interior uses Airbus helicopters.Moves Royal Air Force
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Raytheon StructuralThe United States Air Force tested the HAWC missile, which was developed by Raytheon.Moves Royal Air Force
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Simon TransactionalSimon leads trading standards efforts in Worcestershire.Moves Royal Air Force
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Keir Starmer StructuralBurnham's actions and increased assertiveness from Beijing are putting pressure on Starmer regarding the UK's future relationship with Europe.Moves Royal Air Force
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NATO OperationalAccelerating modernization program within NATO as the alliance faces threats from Russia's ongoing war.Moves Royal Air Force
Connections
The 40 strongest of 251, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Smyth Structural
Smyth holds the formal leadership role of Chief of the Air Staff, directly driving the strategic direction and operational state of the Royal Air Force.
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BAE Systems Structural
The Royal Air Force relies on BAE Systems for the supply and development of advanced air combat technology and trainers.
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RAF Brize Norton Structural
RAF Brize Norton serves as the principal operational and support infrastructure for the Royal Air Force.
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Ministry of Defence Structural
The Ministry of Defence exercises formal policy, operational, and financial authority over the Royal Air Force.
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NATO Operational
The Royal Air Force actively supports NATO operations, contributing integrated air defense and participating in collective defense exercises.
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Boeing Transactional
Boeing is currently engaged in a bid process with the Royal Air Force regarding the T-7 aircraft program and C-17 Globemaster III provision.
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RAF High Wycombe Structural
The squadron of the Royal Air Force is assigned to operate from the RAF High Wycombe base.
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Athens Transactional
The Royal Air Force utilized its operational capacity to execute a medical transfer into the city of Athens.
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Raytheon Structural
Raytheon functions as a key supplier, providing precision guided weapons and defense technology to the Royal Air Force.
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Serco Group Structural
Serco Group provides essential operational support services for the Royal Air Force's infrastructure at Fylingdales.
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Westminster Structural
The Royal Air Force operates within a functional reporting structure where gathered data is relayed to Westminster.
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Qatar Airways Operational
RAF is providing escort and deployment services for a Qatar Airways flight due to civil authorities' concerns.
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UK Space Command Structural
The UK Space Command relies on the operational support provided by the Royal Air Force to execute its mandate.
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Simon Transactional
Simon served in the Royal Air Force.
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Defence Helicopter Flying School Structural
Defence Helicopter Flying School functions as the specialized training provider for the Royal Air Force.
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Europe Structural
The Royal Air Force functions as a military entity whose operations are strategically dependent on and impact the security of the European geopolitical region.
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RAF Regiment Structural
The RAF Regiment functions as a subordinate unit within the Royal Air Force structure.
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Typhoon Structural
The Royal Air Force houses and operates the Typhoon fighter aircraft as a core component of its air system.
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Keir Starmer Structural
Keir Starmer's political leadership provides necessary funding and operational mandates for the Royal Air Force's defense programs.
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Indian Air Force Structural
The Indian Air Force historically functioned as a supporting force under the Royal Air Force.
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Italy Operational
The Royal Air Force and Italy are engaged in a collaborative program to develop a next-generation stealth fighter jet.
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Thruxton Aerodrome Structural
RAF utilizes Thruxton Aerodrome for flying training operations.
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Dassault Aviation Structural
The Royal Air Force utilizes a Mirage platform supplied by Dassault Aviation.
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Metropolitan Police Operational
The Metropolitan Police are actively investigating a security incident or suspicious activity occurring at the Royal Air Force base.
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Global Positioning System Operational
The Royal Air Force utilizes Global Positioning System (GPS) as a critical operational asset for its missions.
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MoD Boscombe Down Structural
The Royal Air Force utilizes MoD Boscombe Down for specific operational requirements, including Atlas and Globemaster fleet operations.
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Moi Air Base Structural
The Moi Air Base was established during the operational era of the Royal Air Force.
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Cyprus Operational
The Royal Air Force conducts missions and maintains personnel presence in Cyprus for operational support.
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Helston Structural
Helston provides a base utilized by the Royal Air Force for specialized training operations.
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Indian Navy Structural
The RAF required a base at Visakhapatnam, establishing a functional dependency on the Indian operational area.
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Eagle County Regional Airport Structural
The Royal Air Force utilizes the Eagle County Regional Airport as a functional base for high-altitude training operations.
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Morocco Structural
The Royal Air Force is integrated into Morocco's national response structure for operations like wildfire control.
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Richard Knighton Structural
Richard Knighton serves as a senior military officer within the Royal Air Force structure.
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Simon Transactional
Simon Tranter served in the Royal Air Force as part of its operational capacity.
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Visakhapatnam Structural
Visakhapatnam served as a functional wartime airstrip base for the Royal Air Force during World War II.
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SENTINEL Structural
SENTINEL provides Shadow ISR aircraft which are utilized by the Royal Air Force for operational missions.
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Club Operational
The Club provides support to the community of the Royal Air Force.
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United States Air Force Operational
The two air forces operate as part of the FVEY alliance, focusing on global sustainment efforts.
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Wes Streeting Operational
Wes Streeting actively comments on and investigates incidents and events related to the Royal Air Force.
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Andy Burnham Operational
Andy Burnham interacts with the Royal Air Force through political commentary and receiving updates on its operational activities.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
6 events- A defense firm executive works in the Fleet, Keysight supplies drone parts to Elbit, and a group registers a website in Iceland.
- RAF jets conducted training operations near Cromer in Norfolk on October 16, 2026.
- A short film about the Royal Air Force, featuring James Bolam and Rumi Sutton, was set in London and promoted on YouTube.
- Military branches, including the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy, conducted K3 trials in Sochi.
- Helen Flanagan, head of the counterterrorism unit, is linked to the location of the RAF Molesworth base near London.
- MJL Group and Vistry Bristol are partnering on a housing development project in North Somerset, with the RAF site also being used for aviation activities.
September 2026
16 events- IAF and RAF are enhancing interoperability through joint training exercises, including talks in New Delhi and postings in Wales.
- The Royal Air Force base is located near Fairford.
- Allied forces are on the run in North Africa, with the story written by Garth Ennis and artwork provided by Colin Wilson.
- Public events, including an exploration of Vulcan aircraft history, took place in Southend on September 1st.
- An RAF T2 Hawk jet crashed near Anglesey, Wales on September 23, 2026.
- The Royal Air Force utilized a ground-based system to actively disrupt satellites belonging to potential adversaries.
- A training aircraft crashed on Anglesey island on September 17, 2026.
- The Ministry of Defence, Royal Air Force, and Leonardo are involved in defense contracting work based in Glasgow.
- Trust preserved aircraft previously used by the Royal Air Force.
- Dhofar University and the Royal Air Force signed a memorandum to establish a partnership focused on joint training and research.
- The FVEY alliance focuses on global sustainment, with Air Mobility Command overseeing massive airlift and refueling operations at Scott Air Force Base.
- The Royal Air Force established a facility at Moi Air Base to support joint training with the Kenya Navy.
- The Indian Navy is pursuing the revival of a base at Badangi airstrip in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, for training and depot use.
- A Club appointed Heather Lishman as trustee and announced support for the Armed Forces community.
- The UK and Romania deepened bilateral ties through defense cooperation, trade agreements, and academic exchanges involving Oxford and Cambridge.
- Serco secured a five-year defense contract with the MoD, while RAF supports UK Space Command operations.
August 2026
13 events- The Royal Air Force (RAF) is operating within the context of England/the UK.
- Former Base31 chief executive officer and lawyer Tim Jones are involved in matters concerning a former training base in Prince Edward County near Toronto.
- Royal Air Force conducted a scheduled flypast in Lyme Regis, Dorset.
- Iranian hackers shut down a British power plant while the UK government granted the US use of RAF and Diego Garcia bases.
- QinetiQ supported an exercise involving the Royal Air Force, with teams collaborating across the UK and Germany.
- An airshow was held in Bedfordshire, England, evaluating aircraft used in the 1934 MacRobertson Air Race.
- Royal Air Force personnel were reported to be serving in Cyprus, while an RAF pilot was also noted to have trained in Texas.
- The Royal Air Force, Hellenic Air Force, and allied forces were involved in joint testing projects at Edwards Air Force Base.
- Past operational agreements have allowed UK forces, including the Royal Air Force, to operate in Irish airspace.
- Future migrant housing is planned for the Royal Air Force base site in Thetford.
- An A321 aircraft was observed over Marlow near Heathrow, concurrent with RAF pilots operating over the Norfolk coast.
- Babcock sponsors the Hampshire Air Festival, which takes place at Thruxton Aerodrome and involves the Royal Air Force.
- India conducted military strikes on Pakistani air bases during Operation Sindoor while simultaneously holding international air exercises with the Royal Air Force and French Air Force.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
13 events- Modernization efforts are underway across the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force, alongside commentary on global conflicts.
- The Royal Air Force is driving its shift toward a sixth-generation air force, informed by lessons from Ukraine and enhanced by the integration of CCA and Typhoon platforms.
- The Royal Air Force and Indian Air Force are enhancing interoperability through joint training exercises.
- The Royal Air Force and Italy are jointly funding and contributing to the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) for next-generation combat aircraft.
- The Royal Air Force leveraged a high-octane fuel advantage over the Luftwaffe in a recent air engagement.
- The Royal Air Force is utilizing Eagle County Regional Airport for high-altitude training runs involving C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft.
- Drone attack near Ukraine border involving Royal and Romanian Air Forces.
- The RAF Regiment is operating the Storm Fire drone, concurrent with Smyth serving as the RAF Chief of the Air Staff.
- The Ministry of Defence outlined £60bn infrastructure programmes for naval bases, including renewal and airfield upgrades.
- Senior princes served in the Royal Air Force and British Army, with Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton serving as their private secretary.
- RAF Brize Norton is the UK's primary airbase, supporting various missions including deployments to the Falkland Islands and Cyprus.
- Stephen Harding chronicles the air war over Europe, detailing the Royal Air Force's involvement during World War II.
- The Royal Air Force contracted ACI Jet for training exercises in Paso Robles.
June 2026
12 events- RAF Brize Norton continues to operate as a principal air mobility hub and embodies the values of the Royal Air Force since June 1, 2026.
- The Ministry of Defence oversees the various defence services, which include the Royal Air Force.
- The focus centers on Aldershot, known as the 'Home of the British Army,' detailing its historical ties to military service, including its role during the Crimean War and its connection to the Royal Air Force.
- NCA officers are involved in UK intercepts, with operations impacting European security and supported by the Royal Air Force.
- Activities involving Jeremy Clarkson, the Royal Air Force, and local communities in Oxfordshire.
- UK defense spending meets NATO targets.
- Defence Helicopter Flying School operates for the armed forces, using Dunkeswell as a starting point for flights over Herefordshire.
- The Royal Air Force hosts a major event in Inverness and supports NATO operations using Typhoon fighter aircraft.
- The Royal Air Force is utilizing Shadow ISR aircraft for missions over the Gaza Strip, with gathered data being relayed back to Westminster.
- The Royal Air Force was involved in a flypast incident near the Vauxhall Bridge Area on June 30, 2026.
- Investment is supporting UAV development for the Royal Air Force and British Army.
- The Turkish Air Force acquired former Royal Air Force aircraft.