8 Issue No. 43 It’s been a very busy but productive 9 months since I took on the role of Corps Warrant Officer. My primary aim once settled in was to visit our people, the regular & reserve Force Elements, those under different command structures, such as 22Gp and of course our veterans. Of the latter group, it been quite interesting chatting about what has changed since you were serving and what our troops are doing today and preparing for tomorrow. What I will state is, the Corps is in a good place and is, as relevant today as it was when I joined in the late 80s, thanks to our people’s ability to embrace technology and one of the reasons for reverting to our founding name, The RAF Regiment. Message from Corps Warrant Officer Guardians of the Skies: The RAF Regt’s Evolving Role in Modern Defence The RAF Regt continues to stand at the forefront of protecting the RAF’s global operations, adapting to emerging threats and expanding its capabilities to meet the demands of modern warfare. From countering uncrewed aerial systems to securing strategic locations in challenging environments, the Corps versatility and professionalism remain vital to the UK’s defence posture. Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS): Meeting the New Threat One of the most significant “good news stories” within the RAF Regt has been the specialist Counter-Uncrewed Aerial System (C-UAS) units under the command of No 2 C-UAS Wg. Troops from across 34 Sqn, 63 Sqn (KCS) and 609 RAuxAF Sqn have delivered both kinetic and nonkinetic effects across several strategic locations around the Broader Middle East (BME). As drones become increasingly prevalent on the modern battlefield, posing risks to airfields, personnel, and critical infrastructure, the RAF Regt has taken a leading role in developing and deploying advanced capabilities to defeat emerging threats. Breaking - what was once the reserve of pilots, the Corps now has several Aces having defeated multiple one-way attack drones during the recent conflict in the BME. Autonomous Collaborative Platforms (ACP): The Future of Modern Warfare The RAF Regiment is actively engaged in the development and integration of Autonomous Collaborative Platforms (ACPs) to enhance operational effectiveness alongside Combat Air. STORMSHROUD is a pioneering, uncrewed electronic warfare (EW) drone operated by Gunners from 1 Sqn. Designed to fly ahead of crewed platforms such as F-35 and Typhoon, it acts as a “stand-in jammer” to disrupt, deceive, and blind enemy radar and Integrated Air Defence Systems. Sqn personnel will be trained to operate in small teams and in high threat environments improving survivability and lethality of RAF Crewed aircraft. WO Cashmore
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