British warplanes and pilots are ready to fight if the Russian Armed Forces become a threat to the UK or its allies. RAF Commander Mike Wigston said his pilots are training daily with British allies to maintain a "

Asked how likely it is that the RAF will come into direct conflict with Russia, Wigston said that Moscow is becoming increasingly aggressive..

“We must be ready for this, and this, in my opinion, is the most important lesson for European security that follows from the Russian invasion of Ukraine,” he added..

“There is no doubt that Russia is the biggest threat to the security of the UK and Europe - just look at its behavior not only in Ukraine, but also in Georgia before that,” Wigston explained..

According to him, the Royal Air Force must be ready to support NATO allies and protect the territory of the Alliance, and not just the territory of the UK..

“I have no doubt that this is the clear and present threat that we are preparing for..

Obviously, we hope it doesn't come to that and deterrence works, but if the day comes when Russia commits an act of aggression against a NATO state, we will be ready,"

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