The RAF provides air and space power to protect the UK and our allies in an uncertain world.

We are currently active across four continents with significant operations in Eastern Europe, South Atlantic, and the Mediterranean. Our proximity to unstable regions and potential adversaries provides …

The Royal Air Force formed on 1 April 1918, during World War I. Initially created by merging the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service, its early years were marked by pivotal moments like …

Learn how the different elements of the RAF including people, squadrons, stations, and senior commanders fit together to deliver air and space power.

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Nov 9, 2025 · RAF and French Air & Space Force Strengthen Ties at Board-to-Board Meeting in Lyon 10 Dec 2025

Ongoing RAF provide air defence and transport support to operations in the South Atlantic, mostly from Ministry of Defence base Mount Pleasant Complex.

Daily lives around the world rely on satellites and systems in space, and they also underpin military operations across the sea, land, air, and cyberspace. Space is a congested and competitive domain. …

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We want to meet and speak to you about joining the Royal Air Force. We attend lots of in-person events around the UK - such as Town Shows and Careers Fairs - as well as virtual events online where you …