Overnight, RAF Typhoon jets successfully took out an unmanned aerial system in defense of Jordan and successfully intercepted a drone that was heading in the direction of Bahrain, UK Defense Intelligence reports.
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The UK has begun conducting defensive air sorties in support of the United Arab Emirates.
To support defensive operations, the UK has deployed additional air operations experts to the Gulf, ensuring an accurate air picture across the region and assisting partners with airspace management.
Further Wildcat helicopters have arrived at our bases in Cyprus to support defensive operations in the region.
A Merlin helicopter has now arrived in theatre to further strengthen our ability to detect aerial threats.
As Defense Express previously reported, RAF Typhoon and F-35 aircraft continue air operations across the region while a Merlin helicopter is being deployed to strengthen surveillance capabilities.
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