- Four RAF Regiment gunners have achieved the distinguished status of drone "aces" for the first time in history, successfully intercepting and destroying multiple Iranian unmanned aircraft.
- These gunners earned the rare title while fulfilling their critical role of protecting British bases situated across the Middle East from Iran’s Shahed drones.
- Armed forces minister Al Carns lauded their exceptional efforts, praising them for shooting down Tehran’s drones "night after night, under threat" and protecting British lives and interests.
- The new age "aces" utilise a variety of tools, including early warning sensors, electronic warfare, and the Rapid Sentry air defence system.
- The Rapid Sentry system, armed with lightweight multirole missiles, is currently being used to defend British bases and is also set to be deployed to Kuwait.
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