Neus · Neutral News Analysis

RAF Deploys Drones to Monitor Russian Vessels in English Channel

For the first time, the Royal Air Force has deployed drones to track Russian naval vessels operating in the English Channel. The operation, conducted between late September and mid-October, follows military warnings regarding potential security risks posed by foreign remote-controlled aircraft near British shores.

Referenced News Coverage (3 sources)

Drones deployed to track Russian vessels in English Channel for first time (Metro UK)
The images that show the UK’s new tactic to trail Russian ships in the Channel (The i Paper)
Spies in the sky: RAF sends up drones for the first time to monitor the Russian navy around British shores (Daily Mail)