InsideAIR

When the UK deploys its Armed Forces around the globe, the RAF's Tactical Medical Wing is standing by to respond to medical emergencies and bring injured or ill sailors, soldiers and aviators safely h...

19 Apr 202246min

Before the RAF sends its Expeditionary Air Wings on ops, it makes sure they are prepared to deal with both the expected and the unexpected. We sent our correspondent SAC Emma Kirwan to the Operational...

5 Apr 202231min

Exercise RED FLAG maximises the combat readiness, capability and survivability of participating units. It's held at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, USA and is now a regular event for the Royal Air Fo...

22 Mar 202222min

Mandy Hickson is a former Royal Air Force fast jet pilot and lived through part of the RAF's journey to becoming more inclusive. In this episode, Mandy speaks to InsideAIR about her experiences as a T...

8 Mar 202236min

If you'd like to see what day to day tech the RAF will be using in the future, a visit to the Innovation Hub at RAF Leeming should give you some clues. We sent our correspondent Flt Lt Chris Sully to ...

22 Feb 202228min

The RAF plans to achieve net zero by 2040, but for a military service that flies jets, that presents an incredible challenge. From synthetic aviation fuel to biogas, the RAF is working towards a carbo...

8 Feb 202239min

They have four wheels, they're green and have artificial intelligence – but no driver. In a great example of how the Astra programme is shaping the Royal Air Force of tomorrow, RAF Brize Norton has be...

25 Jan 202224min

InsideAIR launched in January 2021 and to mark our first anniversary, we thought we'd replay some memorable moments from the top ten episodes so far (based on number of downloads on release day). Whic...

11 Jan 202248min