We’ve all witnessed significant change in the past few years with the pandemic, climate crisis and the strained world economy impacting everyone’s lives. The war in Ukraine is having a devastating human cost, and has reminded us all of the importance of strong defence and security in the face of Russian aggression.
The Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon aircraft, manufactured and built in the UK, continue to play a crucial role in protecting the United Kingdom and its allies. They provide around-the-clock quick reaction alert, protecting the nation and playing a critical part in securing Nato airspace as part of the Allied response following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
As the UK’s sovereign combat air provider, we recognise the critical importance and responsibility of our role, together with our partners Leonardo and Rolls-Royce, in delivering sovereign capability that provides the UK with independence in how we design, procure and deploy air power.