Official Twitter account for 825 Naval Air Squadron. The home of training for Aircrew and Engineers on the Wildcat Maritime Attack Helicopter. Nihil Obstat
RNAS Yeovilton
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825 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
Wildcat families 🫶 Part of the pride 🐆
287 loved ones of @RNASYeovilton personnel flew in Wildcat helicopters during Families’ Day yesterday. A glimpse into their relatives’ world, and a small way of recognising the unwavering support that families provide to those who serve.
825 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
Hunter or hunted?
Operating deep inside #Norway, Wildcat crews push people and machine to their limit during intense war games - honing the instincts needed for @RoyalNavy and #UKDefence operations across the globe.
Watch more: m.youtube.com/watch?is=3xDR7…
825 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
Torpedo Thursday - in association with @815NAS. 🇬🇧
Dropping training torpedoes with precision - because deterrence starts long before the fight. ⚔️
Aircrew and engineers of 815 NAS are conducting weapon training alongside the Royal Norwegian Navy 🇳🇴, as a part of Exercise Tamber Shield 26.
Royal Navy Wildcat helicopters are primarily used for conducting surface warfare against an array of threats using their Martlet and Sea Venom missile systems. However, they are also capable of carrying stingray torpedoes for the purpose of Anti-Submarine Warfare. This is a crucial skillset that must be maintained in order to protect Allied surface units.
#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether #DeterAndDefend
@Forsvaret_no | @DefenceOps | @JEFnations | @RoyalNavy | @GenGJenkinsRM | @smrmoorhouse |
@UKNATO | @NorwayNATO | @SHAPE_NATO | @NATO_AIRCOM
825 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
Two #815NAS Wildcat helicopters found themselves in the right place, right time to answer the distress call of a kite surfer in difficulty last week on the South Coast. Our crews rapidly found the surfer, marked his position and monitored his safety for handover to @HMCoastguard.
825 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
Under new command ⚓️
#815NAS thanks Cdr Woods for outstanding leadership and welcomes Cdr Keenan as our new CO. A decisive moment as our people build on significant operational output and drive forward our warfighting readiness. Strike Deep.
825 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
Our Wildcats - armed with Martlet lightweight multirole missiles - flying in formation over British Forces Cyprus (BFC) in order to bolster air defences in response to escalating tensions in the region.
825 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
Said a quick Hi to Burghclere Primary School this week.
A brilliant chance to see the aircraft in action and feel the excitement of #NavalAviation firsthand. Precision flying in small spaces is part of what we do and if it sparks curiosity in future generations, all the better.
825 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
Maintaining a close watch.
Sustained operational demand for #815NAS with our Wildcat attack helicopter working alongside @hms_mersey to shadow Russian activity in UK waters. Outstanding professionalism and coordination from our surface fleet partners - BZ HMS Mersey.
Patrol ship @hms_mersey and a Wildcat helicopter from @815NAS have completed a focused 48-hour operation monitoring Russian activity in UK waters as part of coordinated NATO efforts.
Read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/m…
ALT HMS Mersey tracks RFN Soobrazitelny
825 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
Three of our #815NAS Wildcats in Cyprus - armed with Martlet missiles, poised and equipped to neutralise threats as a counter-UAS layer in the Eastern Mediterranean. Their presence reinforces capability to detect and destroy hostile drones.
@DefenceOps @DefenceHQ @RoyalAirForce @RNASYeovilton
825 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
3 @815NAS Wildcat helicopters now deployed to Cyprus.
First cab armed with Marltet missiles airborne yesterday
825 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
The deployment of #815NAS Wildcat attack helicopters demonstrates our ability to respond rapidly to emerging threats and protect UK interests wherever they arise.
Our people train constantly for exactly this kind of mission, and it’s a privilege to see their professionalism and combat readiness delivering protection of Cyprus.
@RAFAkrotiri @RoyalAirForce @AirMobilityRAF
Godspeed to the men and women of @815NAS from @RNASYeovilton who have arrived with their Wildcats at @RAFAkrotiri courtesy of a @RoyalAirForce C-17 to bolster the aerial defence of Cyprus and the eastern Mediterranean against drones.
🔗 royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/m…
825 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
This week, our Armed Forces have shown extraordinary professionalism and dedication. They are protecting British lives and British interests in the Middle East.
And that work continues ⬇️
825 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
The UK is sending more four additional Typhoon jets to the Middle East as the Iran war continues to escalate.
Defence Minister Luke Pollard told #BBCBreakfast two Wildcat helicopters equipped with anti-drone weapons will arrive in Cyprus today
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdr2…
825 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
Update on UK operations in the Middle East: 04 March 2026 ⬇️
ALT Overnight, RAF Typhoon and F-35B jets continued defensive air operations across the Middle East with support from Voyager air-to-air refuelling in defence of British interests and allies. The Ministry of Defence can confirm that a Shahed-like drone which targeted RAF Akrotiri at midnight on 2nd March was not launched from Iran. In the last 24 hours, the UK has resupplied air defence systems to British and allied bases across the region – including UK-built air defence missiles. Royal Navy Wildcat helicopters – armed with Martlet missiles capable of taking out aerial threats – will arrive in Cyprus in the coming days.
825 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
Primed and ready. Wildcat has a lean footprint of only 10 personnel to operate, but offers a huge impact with up to 20 laser beam-riding missiles.
@RoyalNavy Wildcat with AESA radar can hunt and destroy UAS from ship or shore, bringing flexibility and a rapid lethal response anywhere in the world at very short notice.
#FleetAirArm #Wildcat #StrikeDeep
825 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
Exercise Wildfire ‘25 continued to prove Martlet’s lethality against air and surface uncrewed systems. Armed with up to 20 cost-effective missiles, and able to rearm with rotors running in minutes, Wildcat is a perfect tool for drone hunting in a fast-changing environment.
825 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
As the situation in the Middle East remains volatile, we are deploying our Type-45 Destroyer, HMS Dragon, to the Eastern Mediterranean.
We are also sending two Wildcat helicopters to Cyprus to bolster drone defence for our Cypriot partners.
Working alongside our allies, our Armed Forces are committed to protecting regional stability and keeping people safe.
ALT Type-45 Destroyer, HMS Dragon.
ALT A Wildcat helicopter.
825 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
Our @RoyalNavy Wildcat deployed in Norway continues to build high‑end warfighting integration with our strong @Forsvaret_no partners.
Outstanding joint training with @KnmThor and NoCGV Jan Mayen — improving our ability to operate, fight and prevail together as part of @NATO’s northern flank #StrongerTogether.
🇬🇧 🤝 🇳🇴
@NRKno @JanThompsonFCDO #FleetAirArm #NavalAviation #HighNorth
825 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
Wildcat helicopter = FLYING COMMAND CENTRE. While flying a mission, our @RoyalNavy aircrew sent and received live data from multiple drones across a mesh network #BLOS and #OTH. We’re leading the way to a hybrid #FleetAirArm with piloted and uncrewed systems operating together seamlessly.
@GenGJenkinsRM
@AlistairCarns
@LukePollard
@haynesdeborah
@FredThomasUK
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825 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
UK rotary power! 🇬🇧🚁💪 Responding to @thinkdefence's thoughts on LMM & Apache... Our Wildcat HMA, armed with Martlet (LMM), is the UK's in-service solution, ready to tackle air & surface targets on land or at sea 💥 #Wildcat #Martlet #UKDefence
@TomSharpe134
@haynesdeborah
