RAF fighter jets deployed to shoot down Iran drones, MoD says (www.bbc.com)

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"In a statement, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said the Royal Air Force (RAF) will repel "any airborne attacks within range" of operations in the region.

It is understood RAF jets have flown over Iraq and Syria, not Israel.

PM Rishi Sunak condemned Iran's "reckless attack", pledging the UK would "continue to stand up for Israel's security". "

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[-] doublejay1999@lemmy.world 7 points 7 months ago

Ah, the UK’s under funded, under equipped, understaffed Defence forces, seem to had coddled together a response…..in less than 12 hours .

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