British fighters prepare for high-stakes air combat

British fighters prepare for high-stakes air combat

The Royal Air Force is gearing up for Exercise STORM WARRIOR 25-1, a large-scale combat air training event taking place from 9 to 24 July 2025. Centred at RAF Coningsby, the exercise is a key step in developing the next generation of UK combat air leaders, especially those progressing through the Typhoon and Lightning Qualified Weapons Instructor (QWI) courses. STORM WARRIOR is the platform-level assessment that precedes the wider, more integrat…