UK fighter jet shoots down Iranian drone flying in direction of Qatar | EUROtoday
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A Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jet has shot down an Iranian drone heading in direction of Qatar, the UK’s Defence Ministry has mentioned.
It is believed to be the primary drone shot down by a UK fighter jet because the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, prompting Iranian retaliation.
A squadron of Typhoons was deployed to Qatar earlier this yr.
“On 1 March 2026, a Royal Air Force Typhoon operating from Qatar as part of the joint UK-Qatar Typhoon Squadron, successfully took out an Iranian drone heading towards Qatari territory,” the Defence Ministry mentioned in a press release on Sunday.
“The Typhoon jet was conducting a defensive air patrol and used an air-to-air missile to shoot down the drone, ensuring the security of Qatar’s airspace and British interests in the region.
“Our Armed Forces are playing a vital role to protect our people, our interests and our Allies,” it added.
UK prime minister Sir Keir Starmer mentioned on Saturday that RAF jets had been “in the sky today” to assist defend allies within the Middle East towards Iran’s response.
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https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/uk-raf-fighter-jet-middle-east-war-b2929800.html