British forces are getting new high-speed interceptor missiles to defend against Iranian Shahed drones
🔴 Tension RisingBusiness Insider2026-05-01
British forces are receiving new high-speed interceptor missiles designed to defend against Iranian Shahed drones. The missiles, produced by a UK-based startup, can travel at 435 mph and are part of Western militaries' efforts to find cost-effective air defenses. This deployment is intended to counter the rising threat of drone attacks in the Middle East.