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United Kingdom — Royal Air Force

Tracked across 20 events · 185 articles · First seen Mar 17, 2025 · Last active May 28, 2026

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International
Impact: The United Kingdom — Royal Air Force is the owner of the RAF Brize Norton airbase and the two Airbus A330 MRTT aircraft that were damaged by Palestine. The incident has led to a security review.
Jun 20, 2025 · 7 articles
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International
Impact: United Kingdom — Royal Air Force was hit by a drone strike, leading to flight cancellations and heightened security concerns for British personnel and tourists.
Mar 02, 2026 · 12 articles
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International
British paratroopers and medics from the United Kingdom — British Army's 16 Air Assault Brigade, supported by the United Kingdom — Royal Air Force, conducted an unprecedented airborne operation to deliver urgent medical aid and…
Impact: The United Kingdom — Royal Air Force provided the transport aircraft (A400M) and aerial refueling (Voyager) for the long-range mission to deliver medical personnel and supplies.
May 10, 2026 · 18 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The United Kingdom — Royal Air Force is currently scoping options for its participation in the new gap year scheme.
Dec 27, 2025 · 8 articles
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International
Impact: RAF Fairford is identified as a potential target for Iran due to its past use by the United States for long-distance heavy bombing missions and its readiness for deployment in the Iran situation.
Mar 03, 2026 · 7 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The United Kingdom — Royal Air Force's reduced size and deployment capabilities compared to past conflicts underscore the overall decline in the United Kingdom's military strength.
Apr 16, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Impact: The United Kingdom — Royal Air Force dispatched a team of 25 technical experts and an Airbus A400M Atlas military aircraft to India to carry out the necessary repairs on the F-35B Lightning II fighter jet.
Jun 26, 2025 · 7 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The United Kingdom — Royal Air Force operates Lakenheath airbase, which was the site of protests against the use of US Air Force planes and alleged disregard for international law.
Apr 05, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Impact: Activists from Palestine broke into a United Kingdom — Royal Air Force base and vandalized two tanker aircraft, which was a key reason for the group's ban.
Aug 09, 2025 · 9 articles
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Domestic
Impact: Members of Palestine broke into a United Kingdom — Royal Air Force base and damaged military planes, which contributed to the group's ban.
Sep 06, 2025 · 8 articles
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International
Impact: RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus was hit by a drone, and two more were intercepted, highlighting the direct impact of the conflict on UK military installations.
Feb 28, 2026 · 6 articles
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Business
Jun 09, 2025 · 6 articles
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International
Nov 19, 2025 · 12 articles
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International
Mar 02, 2026 · 6 articles
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Mar 02, 2026 · 6 articles
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Feb 18, 2026 · 19 articles
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Feb 13, 2026 · 21 articles
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Feb 12, 2026 · 8 articles
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Mar 20, 2026 · 6 articles
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Mar 27, 2026 · 7 articles
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