Overnight, UK Typhoon jets flew air defense operations over Bahrain for the first time. British Typhoon and F-35 jets are now flying in defense of British interests and allies across Qatar, Cyprus, UAE, Jordan, and Bahrain, UK Defense Intelligence reports.
Following recent strikes on coalition bases in Iraq, multiple drones were shot down overnight by a British counter-drone unit in the region.
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
UK defenses in the Eastern Mediterranean now include Typhoon and F-35 jets, air defense and counter-drone units, Wildcat and Merlin helicopters, and a further 400 air defense personnel are currently deployed to protect British lives and interests.
As Defense Express previously reported, British fighters supported by Voyager refuelling aircraft continue defensive missions for allies in the Gulf, while a counter-UAS unit downed two additional drones and the Defense Secretary visited the Permanent Joint Headquarters in Northwood coordinating the operations.
Read more: UK Defense Intelligence: RAF Typhoon and F-35B Jets Fly 300+ Hours Over Jordan, Qatar and UAE, Shoot Down Drones as Defense Secretary Visits PJHQ
