UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is considering deploying interceptor drones to the Middle East to counter Iran’s Shahed drones, as US President Trump urges allies to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions. UK defence officials are evaluating repurposing Ukraine-bound systems, balancing national interest with pressure for military action.
London [UK]: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is considering deploying thousands of interceptor drones to the Middle East, according to a report by The Telegraph published on Saturday.
The newspaper indicated that UK defence officials are evaluating the possibility of redirecting cutting-edge equipment initially intended for Eastern Europe to meet new regional demands.
Specifically, military experts are assessing if the "Octopus" interceptor anti-drone system, produced in the UK to support Ukraine in countering Russian threats, could be repurposed to strengthen British protections against Iran's Shahed drones.
This consideration for advanced drone deployment comes as US President Donald Trump has issued a call to the United Kingdom and other international partners to deploy naval forces to assist in maintaining the passage of the Strait of Hormuz.
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