RAF News is the official newspaper of the Royal Air Force, UK.

About Us

We are the official newspaper of the Royal Air Force, produced by the Ministry of Defence since 1961. Published every fortnight, we bring news, features on topical issues and life in the service, developments in military aviation and air power, reviews of significant events and the history of the RAF. The paper is divided into smaller sections that cover news, cadets, veterans, obituaries, a bi-weekly feature and a review section covering games, books, music, film and TV that is titled "RnR"

Forces Pride milestone

Defence Minister Penny Mordaunt joined more than 150 military personnel for London’s Pride march to mark the 20th anniversary of the lifting of the ban on LGBTQ people serving in the military... Read More on Page 3

Lightning impresses in first ops

DEFENCE chiefs have paid tribute to the Dambusters after the F-35B successfully completed its first operational missions... Read More on Page 4

F-35 set for UK carrier role after Shader debut

THE UK’S F-35 stealth fighter could be launching its first missions from the decks of the Royal Navy’s Queen Elizabeth carrier by autumn after cutting its combat teeth in Iraq and Syria... Read More on Page 5