Air Command, the headquarters of the Royal Air Force, has been redesignated as Air and Space Command, reflecting the RAF’s role as the Lead Command for Space across Defence. Air Command was formed in 2007, when Strike Command was merged with Personnel and Training Command into a single command. It has now become Air and Space Command, underscoring how the RAF is responsible for both domains – generating and employing air and space power to defend the nation. Air and Space Command, led by the Chief of the Air Staff, will continue to be responsible for UK Space Command, which…

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