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UK considering sending thousands of drone interceptors to Middle East: Report

UK officials assess redirecting 'Octopus' anti-drone systems to counter Iranian threats amid US calls to secure the Strait of Hormuz, vital for 20 million barrels of oil daily.

  • 1- Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly considering sending thousands of UK-made “Octopus” interceptor drones to the Middle East. 2- These sophisticated anti-drone systems, originally produced for Ukraine to counter Russian drones, are now being evaluated for potential use against Iran’s Shahed drones. 3- The move could be interpreted as an effort to address criticism from Donald Trump and military figures regarding the UK’s response to the Iran conflict.
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rd.nl broke the news in Apeldoorn, Netherlands (Kingdom of the) on Friday, March 13, 2026.
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