General · 3 March 2026
RAF F-35 Jets Down Drones Over Jordan
British Royal Air Force F-35B jets recently intercepted and downed drones above Jordan. This operation marked the first occasion this specific type of advanced jet successfully destroyed a target during active combat duties. Essential assistance for the F-35B operation in the region was provided by supporting Typhoon fighter aircraft and a Voyager aerial refueling plane.
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