The Ministry of Defence has released footage showing an RAF F-35B Lightning shooting down a drone over Jordan. The operation, which took place in Jordanian airspace, marks the first time a British F-35 has destroyed a target in active operations.
The jets were supported by RAF Typhoons and a Voyager air-to-air refuelling aircraft. The MoD stated that the operations are part of the UK's broader commitment to regional security and to protect personnel and allies.
In a separate incident, a British counter-drone team intercepted uncrewed aerial vehicles in Iraqi airspace that were heading towards Coalition forces, protecting UK personnel operating in the area.
