"MoD Budget now on a Firm Footing"

The Defence Secretary, Liam Fox has said that for the first time in a decade the MoD budget is in on a firm footing. He said, "We have brought the MoD's future plans and budget broadly into balance following tough decisions that had to be taken in the SDSR and a 1% increase in the equipment budget from 2015 to fill the MoD's multi-billion-pound black hole. This now allows £150bn to be invested in new equipment...More information »

LAST CALL for Teenagers

Some say they are the forgotten age group and that the RAF does very little for 11-19 year olds. This is the last week of our youth survey and it is hoped with the results the RAF Families Federation will be in a position to influence the HQ Air Command the RAF Benevolent fund and the MoDs programme for young people. BUT we need more votes if we are to do this! Please take a few minutes to answer the short questionnaire. It shouldn't take more than a few minutes and all the questions are multiple choice. To go to the questions click on the pale blue computer icon above and use the password b7max0ye (zero towards the end!) to access the questions...More information »

Future Accommodation -Your views go to MoD

Housing and accommodation issues dominate the Federation database. On the policy front, families are becoming more frustrated with current regulations and frequently implore the Federation to challenge the existing rules. Taking action - The Federation produces a number of evidence reports based on the concerns raised and this report to the Future Accommodation Project (FAP) team is a welcome opportunity to ensure the ‘light blue’ perspective on accommodation is represented at the highest levels. There may be differences in opinion between the Services but that is for the FAP team to take into account when coming up with an accommodation Strategy to suit the Armed Services of the future. As well as the report, read the comments made by those who completed the RAF FF Future Accommodation survey. They demonstrate the strength of feeling evoked by this subject...More information »

Typhoons Return

After 6 months and 1 day supporting the UK mission over Libya RAF Typhoons have returned home to Coningsby. Gp Capt Pete Squires said, "The skill, determination and professionalism of the pilots and engineers alike, combined with the potent capability of an aircraft which can switch from air to ground and air to air tasking in a moment’s notice has been exceptional and earned them a superb reputation within NATO...More information »

Autism - Is it part of your family life?

NICE is the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, an independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health. NICE are seeking service users, parents, carers or lay members, to join the group developing guidelines on the management of autism spectrum disorders in children and young people. Can you help...More information »

Mission in Libya extended for a Further 90 days

The North Atlantic Council decided yesterday to extend the current mandate of Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR for a further 90 days, while keeping the situation under regular review. Liam Fox said, "The UK has been at the forefront of the campaign since the outset and, as the Prime Minister has made clear throughout, the UK will maintain its commitment for as long as it is required...More information »

Something for the Kids - October Half-Term

Tales of wartime endeavour are being brought to life during October half-term at Duxford. Each day between 10.30am and 2.30pm, visitors have the opportunity to handle items from the First and Second World Wars, looking at the changing role of the soldier. By getting hands-on with military equipment, visitors can learn more about warfare as it was fought on the front line...More information »