RAF A400Ms and Chinooks Set for UK Wildfire Support
The UK government announced on October 22 that military aircraft would support civilian firefighting operations, with RAF A400M aircraft and Chinook helicopters expected to take part.
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The UK government announced plans to make RAF Airbus A400M aircraft and Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopters available to support civilian wildfire firefighting. FlightGlobal reported the announcement on October 22, 2026.
Key details
- The planned support involves both fixed-wing A400M aircraft and Chinook helicopters. - The aircraft would support civilian firefighting operations in the UK.
The planned aircraft include RAF Airbus A400Ms and Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopters.
Why it matters
The plan would bring military aircraft into UK wildfire response, adding A400M transports and Chinooks to the resources available for aerial firefighting.
What happens next
No further timeline for making the aircraft available was announced.
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