Exercise Cobra Warrior 2026 (spring iteration)

The RAF launched Exercise Cobra Warrior 2026, its main tactical air combat exercise, with aircrew and aircraft from the UK, Germany and Poland. It followed Exercise Agile Warrior 2026. Directing staff at RAF Waddington controlled it, supported by personnel from RAF Boulmer, Honington, Leeming and Brize Norton. The RAF Regiment and UK land forces also joined for close air support training.

Where

United Kingdom, RAF Waddington

When

ongoing

Units

RAF air and space warfare units; RAF Regiment

With

Germany, Poland

Last checked

4 Nov 2026

Sources

• What is Exercise Cobra Warrior 2026? Royal Air Force, 16 Mar 2026