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Air Force: Communication

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 9 September 2025UIN 72347

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Royal Air Force’s RAVEN programme in supporting dynamic operational networking.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Royal Air Force's RAVEN programme is a modern network which enables secure information systems to be deployed quickly into temporary operating locations worldwide.

RAVEN reduces deployment time, enabling rapid response for Agile Combat Employment, Transition to Conflict and other time-critical Tasks. It also cuts workforce demand to support operational deployments.

RAVEN has been used effectively on several operations and exercises including NATO Enhanced Air Policing, Operation Highmast and Operation Shader.

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