In a recent evacuation operation, RAF A400M Atlas aircraft and crews actively engaged in transporting British nationals and their dependants from Tel Aviv, Israel to Larnaca, Cyprus. Over three days, ...

From 13 to 20 June 2025, the King’s Colour Squadron, the Royal Air Force’s sole ceremonial unit, assumed public duties at the ...

The RAF will be equipped with twelve new F-35A fifth-generation aircraft, as part of the Security Defence Review.

Innovation, technological performance and enhancing partnerships with NATO allies – this is the focus for Exercise Atlantic ...

History The Station officially opened as RAF St Athan on 1 September 1938 and the first unit to take up residence was No. 4 School of Technical Training. In 1939 the station's activities were expanded ...

Profiles for RAF stations (bases) around the UK and overseas, including their role, squadrons and lodger units, facilities, flying info, contact and travel details, and news.

The Station RAF St Mawgan is the Royal Air Force's platform in the South-West, providing access and support which enables the Station, Resident Units and partners to deliver world leading training and ...

Team Tempest is made up of a group of industry partners: BAE Systems, Rolls Royce, Leonardo and MBDA. These partners are working with the Ministry of Defence to develop the technologies needed for the ...

Fuel specialist refuelling an F-35B Lightning using a deployable system for the first time The ability to refuel and re-arm aircraft at austere locations is a core element of Agile Combat Employment ...

About A Typhoon Display is a culmination of months of hard work, detailed preparation and concerted effort by the team behind the display. Whilst it is the pilot who displays the aircraft, they cannot ...

Air Training Corps (ATC) There are over 1000 ATC squadrons at locations across the UK and overseas, providing exciting opportunities for over 40,000 young people and 10,000 adult volunteers. Combined ...

Specifications Airbus Helicopters Puma HC.Mk 2: Powerplant: two 1,800shp Turbomeca Makila 1A1 turboshaft engines Length overall: 59ft 8½in (18.20m) Height 16ft 10½in (5.14m) Main rotor diameter: 49ft ...