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A flagship headquarters that will support delivery of a supersonic stealth fighter jet has opened in Reading, where hundreds of skilled personnel will be based.
The new partnership with International Defence Esports Games will improve Armed Forces digital talent, while an annual summit will focus on education, recruitment and skills, including AI.
Play a pivotal role in safeguarding the UK's future and shape the next generation of combat air technology, by joining the FCAS programme.
Licence allowing the export or transfer of goods, software or technology for the Joint Strike Fighter (F-35 Lightning II) (JSF) programme.
UK fighter jets have intercepted two Russian aircraft flying close to NATO airspace
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton's speech at the Global Air & Space Chiefs' Conference 17 July 2025
Hundreds of highly skilled jobs are being supported by the RAF’s new cutting-edge UK made drones.
Individual parts from retired Tornado aircraft have been ground down and 3D printed into new components suitable for next generation Tempest fighter jets.
Royal Navy and Royal Air Force pilots will benefit from a cutting-edge new cruise missile, following the first successful guided firing trial of the missile.
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