Royal Air Force (RAF)

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Engineers play an integral role in maintaining and repairing the equipment the RAF relies on. You'll receive world-class training so you’re expertly-skilled and able to maintain and repair the high-tech equipment, supporting all airpower operations. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/gPGUsaeh

The Finnish Air Force has deployed to Romania on its first NATO Enhanced Air Policing Mission, operating alongside the RAF’s 140 Expeditionary Air Wing. #InsideAIR sent AS1 Andrews to find out how the operation has been going. Listen on your favourite podcast app or online 🎙️ https://ow.ly/Vn6H50SHVLi

The second of 16 Protector aircraft, the RAF's latest Remotely Piloted Air System has arrived at RAF Waddington. Engineers from 31 Squadron have completed the build and initial testing of this second aircraft, prior to further test and evaluation, led by 56 Squadron over the coming months. The RAF, working with Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) expect 5 more aircraft to be delivered by the end of this year as Protector prepares to establish Aircrew and Technician training in the UK this year and take over operations from Reaper (MQ-9A) in 2025. More 🔗 https://ow.ly/RBBP50SHaoB General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

This weekend at the Royal International Air Tattoo, Boeing Defense, Space & Security announced that its military aircraft, including the RAF’s Poseidon, Chinook, C-17 Globemaster, and future aircraft such as the Wedgetail, can operate on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at currently approved limits of up to 50% blend with conventional fuel. The global No Technical Objection (NTO) states there are no technical issues with Boeing defence aircraft operating on synthetic aviation turbine fuels, which includes SAF and the announcement is a welcome step in the more widespread adoption of SAF by air forces around the world. As a result of previous work in 2020, the RAF cleared all of its military aircraft for 50% SAF and has continued to be at the forefront of trailing the use of SAF with the data gathered informing the MoD’s Defence Aviation Net Zero Strategy. As well as contributing to a reduction in carbon emissions, more widespread adoption of SAF amongst allies will enhance global interoperability, maintaining the RAF’s ability to operate anywhere that is required. Full story: https://lnkd.in/ezbgqM5T

The RAF are set to use Augmented Reality (AR) to evaluate whether the revolutionary technology can be used to help increase the number of frontline fighter pilots. 💻 Under a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence, BAE Systems will conduct an in-flight demonstration of the Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality Systems (ATARS) on a Hawk TMk2 aircraft later this year. ATARS, developed by US company Red 6, enables pilots to identify, engage and defeat virtual adversaries programmed to act and react as a pilot would experience in hostile combat, and co-operate with synthetic wing personnel whilst airborne. Read more 🔗 https://ow.ly/aaJO50SFObM

The UK and Belgium have signed up to be the founding Partnership Member Nations in the new MQ-9 International Cooperation (MIC) Support Partnership (SP) formed under the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). NSPA and the MIC SP will provide a well developed and tested framework for furthering cooperation amongst the Member Nations, enhancing interoperability, facilitating training, and operating together. For more info click on link 🔗 https://ow.ly/lVzH50SGywF #StrongerTogether #WeAreNato

A programme of ground-based testing has been completed on a Eurofighter Typhoon test and evaluation aircraft equipped with the advanced new European Common Radar System (ECRS) Mk2 radar ahead of flight trials. The work was undertaken by engineers at BAE Systems’ flight testing facility in Warton, Lancashire, supported by teams from Leonardo UK. This included electromagnetic testing in a unique anechoic chamber (pictured). The radar, contracted for by the UK Ministry of Defence’s procurement agency Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), will support RAF operations in the most challenging situations. More on this 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ewykQNjJ

As an Air Operations Control Officer you will direct and support operations in the UK and around the world. There are three key employment areas - Terminal Air Traffic Control, Area Control and Weapons Controller, meaning you could be coordinating air traffic to and from military airfields, and controlling aircraft as they support missions in the UK and overseas. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e32g9eaB

Following day 1 of the #GlobalAirSpaceChiefs Conference yesterday, the Royal Air Force, the United States Air Force and the United States Space Force signed a Shared Vision Statement that aims for seamless interoperability, interchangeability and integration among the Forces. The renewed statement enhances the long history of close military cooperation between the Services. Find out more at: https://ow.ly/FV7y50SEYng