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Special UK defense secretary: We have more UK jets flying in the region than at any time in the last 15 years video

UK defense secretary: We have more UK jets flying in the region than at any time in the last 15 years

  • More than 1,200 flying hours and 80 interceptions highlight Britain’s growing defensive role across the Gulf, UK defense secretary tells Asharq Al-Awsat
  • Signals deeper UK-Gulf coordination as new air defense systems and troops are deployed in the region to counter Iranian attacks
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