The Royal Air Force has announced that its F-35B jets have shot down Iranian-launched drones over Jordan, marking the first time an RAF F-35 has destroyed a target in combat operations. The UK's Ministry of Defence said the F-35Bs operated alongside Typhoon fighters and a Voyager tanker supporting the patrol.
The UK Defence Minister has disclosed how Royal Air Force interception missions in Ireland's airspace are authorized through extant diplomatic channels. The clarification comes as Ireland seeks to strengthen its air surveillance and counter drone capabilities ahead of its EU presidency.
A Turkish military C-130 cargo aircraft crashed near the Georgia-Azerbaijan border on November 11, 2025, resulting in the loss of 20 lives. The incident occurred after the aircraft disappeared from radar while flying over Georgian airspace.