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Royal Air Force

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Royal Air Force

@RoyalAirForce

The world's first independent Air Force. Air and Space Power to Protect our Nation.

Joined November 2009

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National Armaments Director Group
@UKArmaments
Jun 22
Two new @Airbus H145 helicopters have arrived at @bfcyprus, going from contract to capability in two years under a £148m @DefenceHQ programme 🚁 Firefighting and transportation are just some of the ways the new capability will support the @RoyalAirForce. des.mod.uk/new-jupiter-hc…
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Royal Air Force
@RoyalAirForce
May 28
Lightning strikes. ⚡ Two RAF Lightning F-35B jets landed at RAF Marham last week, marking the conclusion of the aircraft’s Initial Procurement Phase. #F35 #ReadyToFlyAndFight
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Royal Air Force
@RoyalAirForce
May 28
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Lightning Strikes at RAF Marham
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Royal International Air Tattoo
@airtattoo
May 22
We’re very sorry to let you know RIAT will not be taking place this year. Ticketholders will be contacted by the end of May via email about their RIAT26 tickets. In the meantime, you can find further information and updates on our website and FAQs page. We appreciate your loyal
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Royal Air Force
@RoyalAirForce
May 21
Wedgetail has officially arrived at @RAFLossiemouth. ✈️ Achieving the next stage of our new capability requires a period of dedicated ground based testing followed by live flying. Read more here: raf.mod.uk/news/articles/… @BoeingUK
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Royal Air Force
@RoyalAirForce
May 21
A statement from the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Harv Smyth, on recent Russian air activity. Read more here: raf.mod.uk/news/articles/… @DefenceHQ @NATO
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Red Arrows
@rafredarrows
May 17
🔴⚪️🔵 A series of spectacular displays are to be carried out by the Red Arrows in the United States this summer to mark 250 years of American independence. The tour is part of a packed 2026 programme, with dozens of events in the UK and mainland Europe: raf.mod.uk/display-teams/…
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Royal Air Force
@RoyalAirForce
May 15
RAF Typhoon and F-35B aircraft have conducted long-range Defensive Counter Air patrols in support of HMS Dragon in the Red Sea. These missions were enabled by Voyager air-to-air refuelling aircraft operating from RAF Akrotiri. #DefendAndDeter #Typhoon #F35
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Royal Air Force
@RoyalAirForce
May 15
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Sustained at Range: RAF Fighters Deliver Defensive Cover Over the Red Sea
From raf.mod.uk
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Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧
@DefenceHQ
May 10
UK specialist paratroopers and military clinicians have carried out a daring parachute operation to deliver critical medical support to Tristan da Cunha – Britain’s most remote inhabited Overseas Territory – after a suspected case of Hantavirus was identified on the island.
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Royal Air Force
@RoyalAirForce
Apr 9
Watch now as Defence Secretary John Healey MP gives an important operational update. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…
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UK Space Command
@UKSpaceCmd
Apr 2
UK Space Command, working alongside @spacegovuk in the National Space Operations Centre, monitored the Artemis II launch Imagery was taken by our industry partners. UK Space Command wishes everyone at @NASA well as they deliver this historic mission 📸 @spacefluxHQ
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Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧
@DefenceHQ
Apr 1
Update on UK operations in the Middle East, 1 April 2026.
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Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧
@DefenceHQ
Mar 31
Update on UK operations in the Middle East, 31 March 2026.
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Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧
@DefenceHQ
Mar 30
Update on UK operations in the Middle East, 30 March 2026.
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