India, May 17 -- The United Kingdom has deployed a new low-cost anti-drone weapon system in the Middle East as regional tensions continue to escalate amid the Iran crisis. The weapon, known as the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS), has now been fitted onto Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets to counter drone threats while reducing the cost of air defence operations.

The British government said the system is already being used in operational missions flown by RAF 9 Squadron Typhoon jets to protect British citizens, regional partners and military interests in the Middle East, according to a press release issued by the United Kingdom government.

The APKWS is a laser-guided weapon system designed to convert unguided rockets int...