The Latest Breaking News from RAF

Xi Jinping has made ‘deep mistake’ in underestimating impact of China ‘spy balloon’ missions, ex-MI6 chief

The US military has recovered electronics from the suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down by an American fighter jet off South Carolina’s coast

Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2023

RAF Chinook helicopter spotted over Greater Manchester

The aircraft was taking part in low-level training 'to be ready for global operations', the RAF has confirmed

Manchester Evening News · Feb 13, 2023

The fighter jets which would shoot down spy balloons in UK skies

The UK’s quick reaction alert force, tasked with guarding British airspace from foreign threats, uses the Typhoon FGR4 to police the UK’s skies.

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023

Zelenskiy steps up jets lobbying – but are RAF Typhoons what Ukraine needs?

The UK’s workhorse fighters have never been busier, and older ones lack the necessary ground attack capabilities

The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2023

Ex-RAF paratrooper sets record running 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days

Luke Wigman recovered after stepping on a ‘hidden bomb’ while on tour in Afghanistan in 2011.

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2023

Humanitarian aid leaves the UK for earthquake-hit Turkey as death toll nears 21,000

Thousands of thermal blankets have been sent to help keep survivors warm in sub-zero conditions

Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2023

Pressure mounts on Rishi Sunak to send jets to Ukraine as EU leaders 'ready'

The Ukrainian president pleaded with Rishi Sunak to urgently send fighter jets during a surprise visit to the UK yesterday. Volodymyr Zelensk visited Brussels today where he appealed to EU leaders to provide aircraft

Daily Mirror · Feb 9, 2023

How many fighter jets does the UK have? Zelensky seeks ‘jets coalition’

The prime minister said the UK would start training Ukrainian pilots to use Western fighter jets “relatively soon”, helped by the opening of a new flying school

Evening Standard · Feb 9, 2023

No 10 holding talks with allies as UK recognises need for approval to send jets

Sending RAF Typhoon fighter planes to Ukraine would need permission from Italy, Spain and Germany.

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023

Sunak uses helicopter and jet for short trips within 24 hours

PM flew to London from Dorset on Wednesday evening and then back to south-west England the next morning

The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2023