Future of the Royal Air Force

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The planning for the future of the Royal Air Force involves supporting ongoing British military operations,^[1] the introduction of new aircraft types including unmanned aerial vehicles,^[2][3] greater focus on network enabled capability and increasing interoperability with members of NATO,^[1] team tempest, and mixed crewed fighters. From the updated plans of the RAF (2021) state that the new initiative will focus on becoming carbon net-zero, with strategies such as using sustainable aviation fuels in aircraft. The RAF also are looking into investing in the maintenance of the aircraft to ensure success of future operations.