The UK may deploy Ukrainian-British anti-aircraft drones to protect ships in the Strait of Hormuz from potential Iranian attacks.
A Sunday Times according to his report, the British Ministry of Defense is investigating the Octopus the feasibility of deploying drones, which were developed in the framework of a unique Ukrainian-British cooperation to protect the Strait of Hormuz.
20% of the world’s oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz and has been closely guarded by the Iranians since the start of the Iran-Iran war, which began on February 28 Epic Fury with an operation launched jointly by the United States and Israel with the aim of killing him Ali Khamenei ajatollahot.
Oil tankers attempting to pass through the region are targeted by active Iranian attacks as a means of pressure on the global economy. As a result, the price of crude oil rose significantly, leading to an increase in fuel prices worldwide.
One option being considered by the British Ministry of Defense to ensure the passage of tankers is the use of autonomous mine-seeking drones operated by the Royal Navy’s Mine and Threat Exploitation Group (MTXG), which are already deployed in the area.
In parallel, it is Octopus Iran is also investigating the possible use of drones Shahed in the fight against kamikaze drones. Thousands of these drones are produced per month for Ukraine to use against Russian unmanned aerial vehicles.
A Telegraph source cited by emphasized that even if it is Octopus drones are also used to mitigate the effects of war in the Middle East, the priority for delivering such equipment remains Ukraine, which is still at active war with Russia.
The Octopus drones are manufactured under license by several companies, including TAF Industries, UNWAVE and SKYRIPER. He was first officially introduced to the President of Ukraine in October 2025. Their technical specifications and the cost of the system have not been disclosed.
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