RAF Typhoon jets were deployed overnight to defend two Middle Eastern nations, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) said. The aircraft took out an uncrewed aerial system heading to Jordanand intercepted a drone headingto Bahrain. Additional air operations experts have also been deployed to the Gulf to ensure "an accurate air picture across the region" and assist Britain's allies with airspace management.
The MoD wrote on X: "Overnight, RAF Typhoon jets successfully took out an uncrewed aerial system in defence of Jordan and successfully intercepted a drone that was heading in the direction of Bahrain. The UK hasbegun conducting defensive air sortiesin support of the United Arab Emirates.
READ MORE:Rachel Reeves torn apart in Commons for 'gross mismanagement' after Iran update
READ MORE:Nigel Farage issues dire verdict on Starmer's relationship with Trump
Set Daily Express as a 'Preferred Source' to get quicker access to the news you value.
"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."
Elsewhere, Wildcat and Merlin helicopters have beendeployed to Britain's bases in Cyprusto support defensive operations and detect aerial threats.
The MoD added: "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."
Meanwhile, the UK has "temporarily" withdrawn thedependents of embassy staff in the UAE"as a precautionary measure", the Foreign Office said.
It said: "Due to the ongoing security situation, as a precautionary measure we have decided to temporarily withdraw the dependents of British Embassy staff from the United Arab Emirates. Our embassies in Abu Dhabi and Dubai continue to operate as normal."
Source: Daily Express :: World Feed
