Royal Air Force

Update on UK operations in the Middle East, 21 March 2026.

Update on UK operations in the Middle East, 20 March 2026.

Update on UK operations in the Middle East, 19 March 2026.

An update on UK operations in the Middle East, 16 March 2026.

An update on UK operations in the Middle East, 15 March 2026.

Update on UK operations in the Middle East, 14 March 2026.

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RAF Regiment personnel are sharpening Arctic warfare skills in Norway ahead of Exercise Cold Response 2026. Operating deep inside the Arctic Circle, they’re building the survival, mobility and protection skills needed to keep @NATO air operations secure in extreme conditions.

Update on UK operations in the Middle East, 13 March 2026.

F‑35B aircraft have deployed from RAF Marham to RAF Akrotiri to support ongoing defensive air operations with the UK and our allies. This is part of the RAF’s normal approach to positioning aircraft where they are most needed, helping to keep people and partners safe.

Update on UK operations in the Middle East, 12 March 2026.

An update on UK operations in the Middle East, 09 March 2026.

Another Wildcat has been moved to @RAFAkrotiri. Moved from @RAFBrizeNorton by @AirMobilityRAF and Global Enablement, this aircraft boosts the UK’s ability to protect its people and support regional security.

Update on UK operations in the Middle East: 08 March 2026 ⬇️

Update on UK operations in the Middle East: 07 March 2026 ⬇️

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Four RAF Typhoon aircraft have deployed from RAF Coningsby to Qatar, strengthening the UK’s air presence in the Middle East. Operating alongside 12 Squadron and the Qatari Typhoon squadron, the aircraft will support Bahraini and Emirati air defence.

Update on UK operations in the Middle East: 06 March 2026 ⬇️

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RAF F‑35Bs have carried out their first combat shoot‑down for the UK, destroying hostile drones over Jordan - supported by Typhoons and a Voyager tanker. “Our priority was correct identification before engaging,” the F‑35 pilot said.