RAF jets shoot down drones heading towards Jordan and Bahrain

Sky News Monday 9th March 2026, 6:43PM 1 min read 7 hours ago

Two drones heading towards Jordan and Bahrain have been shot down by RAF Typhoon jets during defensive air sorties in the Gulf, the defence secretary said.

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