LONDON: British Defense Secretary John Healey confirmed that British pilots have logged more than 1,200 flying hours on defensive missions across the Middle East since the conflict with Iran began on Feb. 28, and said more than 80 interception operations have been carried out in cooperation with Royal Air Force Regiment forces.

The UK government announces further air defence systems will be sent to countries in the region along with troops to operate them.

LONDON: British Defense Secretary John Healey confirmed that British pilots have logged more than 1,200 flying hours on defensive missions across the Middle East since the…