RAF Regiment personnel have become the first British “drone aces” after shooting down multiple Iranian drones during operations in the Middle East, according to the Ministry of Defence.
Four gunners achieved what the force called ace status by destroying five or more drones each, marking the first time the term has been applied to ground-based personnel in the RAF. The designation is traditionally used for fighter pilots who shoot down five or more enemy aircraft.
The personnel are operating as part of counter-uncrewed aerial systems units tasked with defending UK and allied forces, infrastructure and equipment in the region. The MoD said they are using a combination of early warning sensors, electronic warfare and the Rapid Sentry air defence system armed with Lightweight Multirole Missiles.
“We are all RAF Gunners—some as young as 18, many of us with over five confirmed engagements. Under constant threat, we are responsible for detecting, tracking and engaging targets, often while coming under fire.”
Minister for the Armed Forces Alistair Carns said: “Several of these heroes have achieved ‘ace’ status neutralising Iranian drones. The first of its kind, it isn’t just impressive, it is exceptional.”
According to the MoD, RAF Regiment units, supported by engineers and surveillance personnel, have been central to countering these threats, including what was described as the most effective single night of defensive action on 23 and 24 March.
It’s been indicated in the press that this rapid sentry system is deployed at multiple RAF bases
Out of the Iran war a few good things have come, defence of RAF bases has been found wanting and addressed to a degree. The sorry state of our Navy has been made very public and our over all lack of GBAD has been shown. Although not every thing will get fixed and not fixed over night some good will come of this and some problems will be delt with.
Shame that it takes world wide embarresment to do it.
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