UK will buy more missiles for forces in Middle East, government says

NAMPA / DPA

2026-03-18

London (PA Media/dpa) - The United Kingdom will buy further missiles for British forces in the Middle East as part of efforts to support Gulf states under attack from Iran, the government said on Wednesday. The Ministry of Defence confirmed plans to stock up on more of the laser-guided Martlet weapons, which have been used to down drones in recent weeks. It did not say how many would be purchased for security reasons. The lightweight multi-role m......

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