Operation Shader is the operational code name given to the contribution of the United Kingdom in the ongoing military intervention against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

Where is op shader based?

History of Operation Shader

MQ-9 Reaper drones based in Cyprus were responsible for 30% of aerial surveillance over Syria. Tornado jets were involved from the beginning of the mission, until the aircraft's retirement in 2019.

Is there an op shader medal?

The Operational Service Medal Iraq and Syria or Operation Shader Medal is a British armed forces campaign medal, awarded mostly to military personnel who served in the operational area of, or in support of Operation Shader.