5 Largest Royal Air Force Bases By Number Of Fighter Jets In 2026

The Royal Air Force (RAF) currently operates fighter squadrons that fly one of two airframes. The primary fighter interceptor is the Eurofighter Typhoon, while the Lockheed Martin F-35 B Lightning II ...
The Aviationist

RAF Typhoons Deployed to Qatar Amid U.S. Build Up in Middle East

Four RAF Typhoons from the joint UK-Qatar No. 12 Squadron have been deployed at the request of the Qatari government, citing increasing regional tensions. Four RAF Typhoons assigned to the joint ...
Aviation Week

RAF, Royal Air Force of Oman and Qatar Emiri Air Force Typhoon pilots exercise over Oman

RAF Typhoons deployed to Thumrait for the latest in a long series of exercises with the Royal Air Force of Oman. Magic Carpet 21 saw the deployment of Typhoons from both Lossiemouth-based No.II (Army ...
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Joint UK-Qatari Typhoon squadron to be RAF only from 2023

The joint UK and Qatari Eurofighter Typhoon squadron is set to become a Royal Air Force (RAF) only unit from 2023, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed to Janes. The current joint UK-Qatari ...
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RAF stands up 9 Squadron as latest Typhoon unit

The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) stood up 9 Squadron as its latest Eurofighter Typhoon unit on 2 May. The RAF has stood up 9 Squadron as its latest Eurofighter Typhoon ...