UK sending air defence systems to Gulf to help counter Iranian missile attacks: Starmer
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The UK is deploying short-range air defense systems to the Gulf region to help counter potential Iranian missile attacks. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the deployment of these systems to Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. The UK is also working with industry partners to distribute air defense missiles and has embedded airspace specialists in the region. Specifically, the Rapid Sentry anti-drone system will be deployed to Kuwait. This action follows waves of Iranian barrages in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes. Additionally, the British warship HMS Dragon has arrived in the eastern Mediterranean to defend Cyprus.
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AI-ExtractedA British warship, HMS Dragon, has also arrived in the eastern Mediterranean to defend Cyprus.
The country would be deploying its Rapid Sentry anti-drone system to Kuwait.
The UK is working with industry to distribute air defence missiles to Gulf partners.
The UK is deploying short-range air defence systems to Bahrain at speed.
Britain is sending short-range air defence systems to the Gulf to help counter Iranian missile attacks.
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