German Eurofighters hand over NATO Air Policing mission in Romania to RAF Typhoons after extended deployment
The NATO has completed a transition of its enhanced Air Policing mission in Romania, with the German Air Force handing over duties to the Royal Air Force.
Royal Air Force takes over NATO Air Policing Mission in Romania, reinforcing Alliance presence on eastern flank
Royal Air Force personnel have taken over responsibility for NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing mission in Romania following a handover ceremony at the 86th Air Base in Borcea.
RAF Regiment gunners Surpass five-target air defence benchmark in Middle East counter drone operations
The Royal Air Force said its Regiment personnel have reached a historic milestone in Middle East operations by defeating five or more aerial threats within a single operational period.
RAF Typhoons deploy to Romania to lead NATO Air Policing mission under Operation Biloxi 2026 on Alliance’s eastern flank
Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter aircraft from 3 (Fighter) Squadron have deployed to Romania to begin the United Kingdom’s four-month commitment to NATO’s Air Policing mission on the Alliance’s eastern flank.
Royal Air Force highlights how F-35B and Eurofighter Typhoon operate together to deliver integrated air defence capability
The Royal Air Force has highlighted how its F-35B Lightning II and Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft operate together as part of the UK’s modern Combat Air Force.
Royal Air Force deploys additional Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Qatar to reinforce UK air presence
Four Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft have deployed from RAF Coningsby to Qatar to strengthen the United Kingdom’s air presence in the Middle East.
RAF C-17 Globemaster transports Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter to Cyprus in rapid air mobility mission
RAF Air Mobility crews have transported a Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter from RNAS Yeovilton to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus during a short-notice operation.
RAF F-35B fighter jets intercept Iranian drones over Jordan in first combat air-to-air use, UK Ministry of Defence says
On 3 March, the UK Ministry of Defence reported that multirole Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft operating in the airspace over Jordan shot down an undisclosed number of unmanned aerial platforms approaching from Iran.
UK inaugurates Aden Wing and E-7 Wedgetail simulator facility at RAF Lossiemouth for next-generation AEW&C fleet
Boeing and the Royal Air Force (RAF) have officially opened a new facility for the United Kingdom’s E-7 Wedgetail programme at RAF Lossiemouth.
Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon shoots down Iranian drone approaching Qatar during defensive air ratrol
On 1 March, the UK Ministry of Defence announced that a Eurofighter Typhoon multi-role combat aircraft from the British contingent stationed in Qatar had shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle heading towards the country from Iran.
Royal Air Force deepens command role in Bamboo Eagle 26-1 to strengthen allied decision-making and C2 integration
Exercise Bamboo Eagle 26-1, the U.S. Air Force’s premier large-scale combat exercise, began this week with a focus on testing joint and coalition command and control across vast distances.
Exercise Hyperion Storm validates RAF Special Operations readiness ahead of UK leadership of NATO ARF Component
The Royal Air Force has confirmed its readiness to assume leadership of NATO’s Allied Reaction Force Special Operations Component in July 2026 following the successful completion of Exercise Hyperion Storm.