During a recent routine Operation Shader patrol, 2 Royal Air Force Typhoons identified rockets being launched in Iraq against coalition forces.
 
To defend against this attack, our aircraft successfully used a Paveway IV precision-guided bomb to destroy the rocket launcher system.

I visited @RAFRedArrows in Croatia this week to see their pre-season training. Hugely impressed with their precision, professionalism and team spirit. Also a great sneak preview of their superb display planned for their diamond 60th season. #RedArrows

JUST ANNOUNCED: Defence Spending will rise by £75bn over the next 6 years.

With the world becoming more dangerous we can’t afford not to act. That’s why we’ll invest unprecedented amounts to give our Armed Forces a game-changing advantage.

🧵Find out what this £75bn will do:

100 years ago people joined the RAuxAF to fly bi-planes, now in 2024 they can join a flight of 602 or 607 Sqn and support our work in Space. UK Space Command Royal Air Force #RAuxAF100 twitter.com/RoyalAirForce/…

F-35 warfighting capability in Europe & the Indo Pacific has been bolstered as the Royal Air Force & Royal Australian Air Force - announce colocation in Florida at a ceremony performed by the two Air Force Chiefs. The joint centre will provide operational advantage for 🇬🇧, 🇺🇸 & 🇦🇺 F-35's.

Op Biloxi, the NATO Enhanced Air Policing Mission in Romania, has been officially passed to the Royal Air Force 140EAW. Later this summer we’ll be joined by the Ilmavoimat supporting their first out-of-area operation since joining the alliance.

#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether

NATO Air Chiefs met at NATO Air Command today on NATO’s 75th Anniversary. Air and Space power are fundamental to NATO’s ability to deter an attack on the Alliance. The nations’ commitment to being ready to fly and fight is impressive.

Today we mark 106 years since the @‌RoyalAirForce became the world’s first independent Air Force, and we also congratulate @‌RCAF_ARC on reaching its centenary.  #StrongerTogether

A new strategy launched today sets out how Autonomous Collaborative Platforms will be introduced into frontline service over the next decade to deliver battle winning military capability as part of a national or coalition force.

More info: raf.mod.uk/news/articles/…

It was a pleasure to speak at the RUSI Combat Air Power Conference today. Together we are building the technological and industrial foundations that will deter our enemies and protect the UK.

My sincere thanks to all those involved in delivering this vital humanitarian aid: from the air despatchers to the A400M crew, to all those at RAF Brize Norton and RAF Akrotiri who ensured that they were ready. twitter.com/grantshapps/st…

It has been an honour for the RAF to train Ukrainian pilots in the UK and a privilege to see them graduate today. I wish them well. #SlavaUkraini #StrongerTogether twitter.com/RoyalAirForce/…

Timing is critical to everything the RAF delivers 24/7. From ensuring each part of an engine moves in sync, to landing an F-35 on a moving carrier, or minimising the time it takes to get a QRA jet airborne, we make every second count #BritishScienceWeek twitter.com/RoyalAirForce/…

Välkommen till NATO, Sverige! - Welcome to #NATO , Sweden.

#StrongerTogether #WeAreNATO Försvarsmakten twitter.com/NATO/status/17…

On #IWD2024 , I’m reminded of all the inspiring women that I’ve been privileged to serve alongside in the Royal Air Force. By valuing inclusion, we enhance our effectiveness and our readiness to fly and fight. #InspireInclusion

Great to see the new Donnelly Lines Facilities, opened by HRH The Princess Royal, at Al-Minhad Air Base. Named after Sgt ‘Billy’ Donnelly, this modern HQ stands as a statement of the RAF’s & UAEAF’s joint commitment to peace & stability. #StrongerTogether twitter.com/RoyalAirForce/…

My most sincere ‘diolch’ to Air Cdre Adrian Williams for all that you have achieved as Air Officer Wales over the last 16 years. How fitting that your handover to Air Cdre Rob Woods is taking place on St David’s Day.

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus!

Tonight the RAF conducted precision strikes against Houthi military targets in order to defend international shipping from illegal Houthi attacks. I pass my thanks to all RAF personnel involved in this operation, their dedication and skill is commendable. twitter.com/grantshapps/st…

Today is the second anniversary of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. The Ukrainian people continue to demonstrate their incredible resilience and I am proud of the RAF's ongoing contribution in supporting Defense of Ukraine. Slava Ukraini!

Working alongside our global partners on Exercise Spears of Victory in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will mean that we are able to improve our collective ability to plan and execute complex missions together.

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