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The Joint Air Delivery Test and Evaluation Unit is an Air and Space Warfare Centre Unit.

The primary role of JADTEU is to conduct operational trials and evaluation to develop the delivery by air of personnel, machines and material on behalf of sponsors.

24/09/2026

A special congratulations goes out to some members of our RAF Visual Communications Team within JADTEU for placing in the RAF Photographic Competition 2026.

AS1 Nile claimed 1st Place in the 'RAF Sports' category for his image 'Heavy Hitter' and later claimed 3rd Place in the 'RAF Operations and Exercises' category with his image 'Paradise'.

In addition to this, AS1 Josh claimed a Highly Commendable in the 'Long Form Video' category with his video 'Bringing It Back', produced from Ex RISING GAINS 25-2 with Parachuting Test Team.

A great effort by all that entered. To see more imagery from the competition, please click here:

https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles/raf-photographic-competition-2026/

04/09/2026

JADTEU recently supported the NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS) Exercise FLYING FISH and increasing the air portability of their Submersible Rescue Vehicle (SRV) and its supporting equipment, altogether over 350 tonnes of highly specialist equipment.

The entire NSRS is already air portable on C-17A aircraft, with the submersible being one of the most complex loads the RAF transports on this aircraft, but clearance for most of the system had yet to be achieved for A400M.

Ex FLYING FISH had two components; firstly, to assure and conduct training on the SRV C-17A air portability plan for JADTEU, NSRS and 1 Air Mobility Wing personnel, and secondly to develop air portability clearance for the NSRS Portable Launch and Recovery System for the A400M.

19/08/2026

📷 World Photography Day

As we celebrate World Photography Day, we take a look at what our JADTEU Visual Communicators have captured over the past 12 months.

Here are some of our favourites 📸

04/06/2026

On the 3rd of June 2026 Corporal Roy of the Joint Air Delivery Test & Evaluation Unit (JADTEU) Helicopter and Training Section (Hels) and personnel from the South Central Ambulance Charity (SCAS) undertook a 50 Mile walk, carrying full response equipment and wearing standard trust uniform, starting in Didcot and finishing in Bicester. A donation goal of £2000 had been set which was quickly exceeded.

The 50 mile walk saw the team travel from Didcot, through Oxford City, Kiddlington, Adderbury and finally finishing at the Northern House in Bicester. The fundraiser saw bright sunshine, high winds and heavy rain which didn’t slow down the team who completed the fundraiser in 16 hours, finishing at 3am.

If you would like to find out more about the charity, click on the link below.

https://scascharity.org.uk/

RAF Brize Norton
British Army
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

14/05/2026

Here are PTT doing what they do best during EX Rising Gains 1-26 🪂🫡

Thanks Royal Air Force for sharing JADTEU's Vis Comms video 🎥

Edited by AS1 Nile

13/04/2026

The Jackal 3E 6x6 Variant has been successfully trialled by JADTEU's Airportability Section on both the A400M and C-17.

Produced for the British Army, the Jackal 3E is the latest iteration of the High Mobility Truck Variant product line, incorporating modernised capabilities such as new suspension for improved off-road performance.

Royal Air Force
British Army
RAF Brize Norton

10/02/2026

“Your parcel was too big to leave with a neighbour.” 🤷

05/12/2025

🪂 New location, same gravity 👇

✅️ The Parachuting Test Team have returned from Arizona after the successful completion of Exercise Rising Gains, where clear skies and consistent conditions supported the completion of vital currency descents, Test Parachute training and planned trials activity.

👊 A productive deployment that keeps the team sharp, current and ready to support UK Defence Airborne capability.

13/11/2025

On 11 November, personnel from JADTEU, MFF Solutions, QinetiQ, RATE Services and Safran gathered at Skydive Arizona during Exercise RISING GAINS 2-25 to honour Remembrance Day.

Together, they paused to reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve in defence of freedom.

In the spirit of international cooperation, the team observed a moment of silence — a shared tribute to the fallen and a reaffirmation of their commitment to service, respect, and remembrance.

10/11/2025

On the 9th of November 2025 personnel from the Joint Air Delivery Test & Evaluation Unit (JADTEU) paraded in the village of Black Bourton for remembrance Sunday.

The parade included the laying of a wreath by the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Tait. Following the parade JADTEU personnel and members of the local community attended a church service in the St Mary’s church.

We will remember them.

Address

JADTEU, RAF Brize Norton
Carterton
OX183LX

Telephone

+441993896295

Website

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/joint-air-delivery-test-and-evaluation-unit-jadteu, https://www.raf.mod.uk/our

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