Overview
- Britain’s Ministry of Defence said RAF jets shot down an uncrewed aerial system while defending Jordan during overnight operations.
- The same Typhoon aircraft intercepted a separate drone that was heading toward Bahrain, according to the MOD update on 9 March.
- British aircraft have begun flying defensive sorties in support of the United Arab Emirates as part of the expanded mission.
- The UK has deployed additional air operations specialists to the Gulf to maintain an accurate regional air picture and support airspace management.
- Additional Wildcat helicopters have been sent to UK bases in Cyprus, and a Royal Navy Merlin with surveillance capabilities has arrived to improve detection and tracking of airborne threats.