Surprised that no-one seems to have picked up on this document published a couple of days ago:
This is what it states about the RAF, without ever bothering to state how, or with what:
The Royal Air Force (RAF) protects Britain’s interests, citizens, territory and trade through the intelligent application of Air Power, exploiting the inherent speed of reaction, speed of reach and speed of effect that this offers – to enable flexible political choice and, ultimately, to deliver
military effect. In concert with allies, partners and the other Services, the RAF provides support to international maritime security and deters
threats to UK prosperity and security. The RAF maintains a number of aircraft and units ready to respond at extremely short notice to threats
to the UK; the roles include Quick Reaction Alert (to sustain Control of the Air), Attack, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR). Internationally, the RAF works with partners to counter illegal maritime activity, including piracy, drug smuggling and other illegal trade, particularly in the Mediterranean, the Gulf, the Caribbean and the South Atlantic, and it also contributes to the development of maritime air surveillance capabilities.
Still, it's a starter for 10 for a Staff Officer to tie his P-8 Statement of Requirement to.