Royal Air Force (RAF) fighter jets took military action to protect Jordan and Bahrain, the British Defense Ministry announced.

The aircraft successfully destroyed an unmanned system "for the protection of Jordan" and intercepted a drone heading toward Bahrain, the statement said.

The ministry added that the UK has also begun conducting defensive flights in support of the United Arab Emirates.

Additionally, extra Wildcat helicopters have arrived in Cyprus after the British air base on the island was attacked by drones last week.