Royal Air Force (RAF)

It takes the whole force to protect space. Join us: https://bit.ly/44GQV45

As part of a campaign to integrate UK weapons onto F-35, the first flight of a Meteor captive missile took place from a US Marine Corps F-35B. The UK is leading integration of Meteor on F-35B, alongside Italy who are focused on the F-35A variant. Collaboration between the UK and US governments, Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), MBDA, Lockheed Martin, and others have led to this milestone, which is crucial to Meteor’s potent air-to-air capability. In the future, F-35 customers across the globe will benefit from being able to equip Meteor on their own aircraft. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eubTAdGR

This year, the Swedish Air Force trained with RAF personnel at RAF Leeming to develop their integration as the newest NATO member, and to support the RAF in preparation to conduct NATO Air Policing. The NATO Air Policing mission is simple: protect and defend NATO air space, support our NATO allies, and enhance our interoperability with partner nations. #RoyalAirForce #StrongerTogether #WeAreNATO Swedish Armed Forces

Watched the latest episode of Channel 4's Top Guns: Life in the RAF and spotted our technicians? As an Aircraft Technician (Avionics) you could be travelling to provide aircraft engineering support wherever RAF assets are deployed. Learn more about the role: https://lnkd.in/ewM8TCUJ

The collaboration will see RAF personnel benefit from using Loughborough University’s world-class sport facilities for training, friendly and competitive fixtures, and major sporting events.

Are you a nature lover? Did you know that working with the RAF you get the chance to see some of the most unspoilt natural landscapes? We’re back with our latest 60 Second Update from the RAF’s Mount Pleasant Complex, on the iconic Falkland Islands, home to 1 million penguins across five species! In this episode: - The British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI) – you may know as the Falklands – has been conducting air-to-air refuelling training for a detachment of Atlas A400M pilots - Exercise Cobra Warrior begins. Based at RAF Waddington, it is the most important, and largest, exercise that the RAF runs in the UK, providing the opportunity to work with key allies and NATO partners. - RAF Cosford supported the annual Birmingham International Tattoo with a Guard of Honour alongside the King's Colour for the Number 1 School of Technical Training - Serving Personnel and Veterans have taken part in the seventh Invictus Games in Canada, designed to support the recovery needs of each individual through the power of sport. Congratulations to everyone from Team UK Thanks for watching and see you next time.

Hear all about how Gareth and Tom, Military Working Dog Handlers, joined the RAF Police and what they hope to do through their future in the force. Watch our RAF Police in action on Channel 4's Top Guns: Inside the RAF. Join today: https://lnkd.in/ePfWPakp

🏆 Proud to announce that RAF LEAD, our leadership development programme for high-potential enlisted aviators, has secured Bronze at the prestigious 2025 Learning Awards! This international recognition from the Learning and Performance Institute celebrates our innovative approach to developing future RAF leaders. Competing against entries from 56 countries, we stood alongside remarkable organisations like the World Food Programme and RNLI. Find out more 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eYwX--Dk

Don’t forget 𝙏𝙤𝙥 𝙂𝙪𝙣𝙨: 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝘼𝙁 this evening on Channel 4 at 9pm. ✈️ Join Typhoon pilots from RAF Coningsby as they prepare for an overseas deployment. 🛠️ Meet the technicians who maintain our Eurofighter Typhoons, ensuring we are ready to fly and fight 24/7. 🚨 Jump into the cockpit over Syria where RAF pilots spot unusual Russian activity. ⛽ Watch as our Typhoons air-to-air refuel with our Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft known as Voyager. 🎬 Yet to catch up with the series? Watch episodes 1-3 on the Channel 4 website: https://ow.ly/owZH50V5osH #TopGunsC4 #Aviation

For the first time, the RAF has tested Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) in vehicles at RAF Wittering. The five-month trial, called Project Ester, reduced CO2 emissions and explored how HVO could power field catering systems. HVO is a low-carbon diesel that significantly reduces the harmful gases and CO2 that internal combustion engines emit. With support from Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) and industry partners, the results showed: ✅ Up to 90% lower CO2 emissions ✅ Works in existing diesel engines ✅ Another step towards Net Zero 🌍 Full story: https://lnkd.in/eJu9UwSs