英国考虑向中东派遣反无人机系统, 为了应对霍尔木兹海峡紧张局势中伊朗的无人机. UK considers sending anti-drone systems to Middle East to counter Iranian drones amid Strait of Hormuz tensions.

英国正在评估是否部署数千架原本为乌克兰设计的"章鱼"反无人机系统, The UK is assessing whether to deploy thousands of its "Octopus" anti-drone systems, originally intended for Ukraine, to the Middle East to counter Iranian Shahed drones amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. 其后美国总统唐纳德·特朗普(Donald Trump)要求盟军海军部队 保护占全球石油20%的 重要水道。 The move follows a request from US President Donald Trump for allied naval forces to secure the vital waterway, which carries about 20% of global oil. 虽然联合王国尚未确认任何部署,但国防部发言人说,目前正在审查战略备选方案。 While the UK has not confirmed any deployment, a Ministry of Defense spokesperson said strategic options are under review. 这次评价是在美国-以色列的行动引发了对航运的攻击、导致燃料价格上涨以及引起对区域稳定和全球能源安全的关切之后进行的。 The evaluation comes after US-Israeli operations sparked attacks on shipping, driving up fuel prices and prompting concerns over regional stability and global energy security.