RAF Typhoon and F-35B jets have continued defensive air operations over Jordan, Qatar and the UAE, with support from Voyager air-to-air refuelling in defense of British interests and allies, UK Defense Intelligence reports.
British pilots have now racked up more than 300 operational flying hours and shot down multiple drones in defense of our allies and partners.
Read more: UK Defense Intelligence: British Counter-UAS Unit Downs Drone in Iraqi Airspace as RAF Surpasses 230 Defensive Flight Hours and RFA Lyme Bay Ship Moves to High Readiness
Overnight, a British Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems unit also took down two drones in the region that were threatening lives on the ground.
Today, the Defense Secretary visited and thanked personnel at the UK's Permanent Joint Headquarters, the operational center responsible for coordinating British defensive missions across the Gulf.
Based at Northwood, PJHQ is staffed by more than 500 personnel, working around the clock to support British operations.
As Defense Express previously reported, RAF Typhoon and F-35 fighters continue defensive air operations alongside allies to protect the Sovereign Base Areas, Jordan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, while the Type 45 HMS Dragon destroyer sails to the Eastern Mediterranean.
Read more: UK Defense Intelligence: UK Typhoon and F-35 Jets Conduct Defensive Sorties Across Middle East as HMS Dragon Destroyer Deploys to Eastern Mediterranean
