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RAF Typhoons Engage in Air-to-Air Battles Over Middle East

11/9/2025

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The United Kingdom Royal Air Force (RAF) Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 aircraft conducted four air-to-air confrontations over the Middle East in the past 18 months, according to an official on November 6 at the IQPC International Fighter Conference in Rome.
These engagements likely targeted one-way attack unmanned aerial vehicles launched against Israel during the missile offensive on April 13–14, 2024.
RAF aircraft reportedly supported a multinational effort countering approximately 170 UAVs, 30 cruise missiles, and 120 ballistic missiles.
The identity of the fourth confirmed kill remains unclear, but it may involve Iranian Shahed-136 UAVs.

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The United Kingdom Royal Air Force (RAF) Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 aircraft conducted four air-to-air confrontations over the Middle East in the past 18 months, according to an official on November 6 at the IQPC International Fighter Conference in Rome.
These engagements likely targeted one-way attack unmanned aerial vehicles launched against Israel during the missile offensive on April 13–14, 2024.
RAF aircraft reportedly supported a multinational effort countering approximately 170 UAVs, 30 cruise missiles, and 120 ballistic missiles.
The identity of the fourth confirmed kill remains unclear, but it may involve Iranian Shahed-136 UAVs.