The United Kingdom announced the deployment of a new low-cost drone defense system on Royal Air Force (RAF) fighter jets operating in the Middle East. According to an official statement, the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) will be integrated into RAF Typhoon aircraft. The system is designed to destroy targets with high accuracy at only a fraction of the cost of current missiles.

The decision follows a surge in attacks across the Middle East linked to ongoing conflicts in the region. The UK move comes in response to Iranian drone and missile strikes targeting energy and military facilities. The deployment aims to strengthen the RAF’s operational capability while reducing the financial burden of countering aerial threats.

The measure signals a strategic shift toward cost-effective defense technologies as regional tensions remain high and drone warfare continues to evolve.