The Latest Breaking News from RAF

'Space Is a Warfighting Domain': RAF Chief Warns Britain Faces a New Battlefield Above Earth

Britain has created a new RAF space unit to counter hostile activity in orbit, while officials warn that satellite disruption threatens military operations and the wider UK economy.

International Business Times UK · Sep 23

'It Was Basically on Fire': Raf Hawk Jet Crashes in Fiery Inferno After Witness Spots Flames Moments After Take-off

Two RAF pilots suffered what are believed to be minor injuries after ejecting from a burning Hawk T2 jet shortly after take-off from RAF Valley in Anglesey.

International Business Times UK · Sep 23

RAF jet crashes and explodes in Anglesey moments after pilots eject

Witness says T2 Hawk aircraft, which was being used for a training flight, ‘was basically on fire’ on takeoff

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23

UK to launch RAF squadron to tackle hostile space threats

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The Independent UK · Sep 23

RAF to launch new military space squadron under £7.8bn strategy

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The Independent UK · Sep 23

UK to launch military squadron to protect satellites in space

New RAF unit will warn of incoming missile attacks, and support offensive and defensive operations

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23

RAF to launch first space squadron to protect UK from hostile threats

The military unit will protect satellites used to warn of incoming missile attacks, provide communications and help guide ships

The Independent UK · Sep 23

UK supporting Saudi Arabia could help keep fuel prices down, minister claims

Energy prices have already shot up following conflict involving Iran and the shutting down of the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK · Sep 22

UK to provide Saudi Arabia with 'defensive' military support, Andy Burnham announces

THE UK is set to provide Saudi Arabia with military support following a series of attacks by Houthi forces in Yemen, Andy Burnham has announced

The National (Scotland) · Sep 22

UK backs Saudi Arabia with RAF Voyager refuelling support amid Houthi campaign

The UK has stated that it will provide Saudi Arabia with defensive military support, including air-to-air refuelling for Saudi fighter jets, as Riyadh faces a renewed campaign of attacks by Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen.

The Times of India · Sep 22