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Summary 2

1. The vision for UK defence: What does the SDR mean for the RAF? 6

1.1. Keeping pace with technological developments 6

1.2. Working with industry and allies 7

1.3. Building readiness and resilience 7

2. The RAF as the "leading European air force": Aircraft fleets 10

2.1. Combat aircraft: A mix of crewed and autonomous platforms 10

2.2. Surveillance and transport aircraft 12

2.3. Hawk T1 and T2 trainer aircraft 14