UK and Ukraine Launch Project Octopus to Supply Thousands of Interceptor Drones Against Russian Threats
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Summary
The UK has launched 'Project Octopus' in partnership with Ukraine to deliver thousands of interceptor drones monthly to support Ukraine's defense against Russia. The program involves Ukraine sharing technology for a highly effective, low-cost interceptor drone that has proven successful against Iranian-made Russian drones, costing less than 10% of the Russian systems it destroys. The UK will help build and deploy these drones to Ukraine.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledUK defence secretary John Healey has outlined new plans to send thousands of interceptor missiles to Ukraine every month
Ukraine would share technology developed for a new interceptor drone that had proved highly effective against Iranian-made, Russian-deployed Shahed one-way attack drones
cost less than 10% of the Russian systems destroyed
the UK would help build and deploy the drones to Ukraine to support its fight against Russia
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