"We have been bolstering our UK military presence in the Middle East since January, and we have already deployed capabilities to protect British people and our allies in the region, including Typhoons, F-35 jets, air defence systems and an extra 400 personnel into Cyprus. Since the strikes began, we've had British jets in the sky shooting down drones and have sent additional assets to the region to further reinforce our air defences, including more Typhoons and Wildcat helicopters with drone busting missiles."
The UK is preparing its aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales for possible deployment to the Middle East by reducing readiness time, though the Ministry of Defence clarifies no deployment decision has been finalized. The Portsmouth-based carrier, designed to transport fighter jets and helicopters, represents increased military preparedness as regional conflict escalates. Since January, the UK has bolstered military presence in the Middle East through deployed Typhoons, F-35 jets, air defence systems, and 400 additional personnel in Cyprus. British jets have engaged in combat operations, shooting down drones, with further reinforcements including additional Typhoons and Wildcat helicopters equipped with drone-busting missiles sent to strengthen air defences.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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