Overnight, RAF Regiment gunners, operating in a high threat area, successfully downed multiple Iranian drones, according to the UK Ministry of Defence.
UK Typhoon and F-35 jets, supported by the Voyager tanker and Royal Navy Merlin and Wildcat helicopters, have continued their defensive missions over the Eastern Mediterranean, Jordan, Bahrain, and UAE.
Read more: UK Ministry of Defence: RAF Regiment Downs Iranian Drones Over Middle East as Typhoon and F-35 Jets Patrol 5 Nations
Force protection measures in the region continue to be at the highest levels, ensuring UK personnel are as safe as possible. UK continues to work closely in coordination with allies.
As Defense Express previously reported, British forces continue overnight operations across Cyprus, Qatar, the UAE, and Bahrain, with a full-spectrum deployment including jets, helicopters, warships, radars, and counter-drone systems.
Read more: UK Ministry of Defence: UK Expands Gulf Air Shield with Typhoon, F-35 Jets, Warship, and Surveillance Assets
