Current inventory
- 2 Skylark light liaison aircraft
- 2 Heron utility helicopters
- 6 Kestrel unmanned reconnaissance aircraft
- 4 Swift training aircraft
Fleet numbers describe the authorised 2026 establishment and may include aircraft undergoing maintenance.
Airworthiness
Aircraft are released for flight only after the required inspections and maintenance have been recorded. The authorised inventory is a planning figure, not a guarantee that every aircraft is available at the same time.
Uncrewed systems
Kestrel aircraft are used for training, observation and damage assessment. They are flown within published safety limits and are not used for autonomous weapons activity.