RAF Regiment gunners, operating in a high-threat area, successfully downed multiple Iranian drones overnight March 2, according to the UK Ministry of Defence.
Next week, the UK's Permanent Joint Headquarters will convene a meeting of military planners to discuss viable options to make the Strait of Hormuz accessible and safe for navigation.
Read more: UK Ministry of Defence: British Forces Deploy Sky Sabre Unit, Activate ORCUS and Rapid Sentry Systems, Down Iranian Drones Overnight
UK Typhoon and F-35 jets, together with Wildcat helicopters, have continued their defensive missions across the region overnight.
As Defense Express previously reported, RAF Regiment gunners intercepted more than 10 Iranian drones overnight on March 1, as British forces expanded defensive operations across the Middle East, supported by Typhoon and F-35 jets.
Read more: UK Ministry of Defence: RAF Regiment Downs Over 10 Iranian Drones as 1,000 UK Troops Deploy Across Middle East
