RAF Gunners Down High Number of Drones in Middle East

RAF gunners down high number of drones in Middle East

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 m…

RAF Regiment gunners blasting Iranian drones become ’aces’ for first time in unit’s history

RAF Regiment gunners have been named as "aces" for the first ever in the unit's history.The term "ace" is traditionally used for pilots who shoot down five or more enemy aircraft.But for the first time, four RAF Regiment gunners, ground-based soldiers who focus on air base defence, have been awarded the honour by taking out five or more Iranian drones.The term was historically given to pilots shooting down planes in the Second World War, and the…

RAF gunners earn title of drone ‘aces’ for first time in history

The new age ‘aces’ from the regiment have a variety of tools in their arsenal to target the drones,

RAF heroes 'aces' lauded after blasting Iranian drones out of the sky

The specialist gunners earned the title, made famous in the Second World War, after downing Iranian launched drones.

RAF Regiment gunners Surpass five-target air defence benchmark in Middle East counter drone operations

In the current operational environment, RAF Regiment gunners are countering uncrewed aerial systems, hostile drones, and complex swarming threats. Officials said these engagements represent a new form of air combat conducted within ground-based air defence systems. “We are all Gunners—some as young as 18, many of us with over five confirmed engagements, and some just eight months out of training. We are proud to represent the next generation of …