Tories pledge £10bn 'Britannia Shield' air defence system
Summary
The UK Conservative Party has promised to spend £10 billion over ten years to build "Britannia Shield," a new air defence system. This system will include radars, command centers, and interceptor missiles to protect the UK from drones and missile attacks.Key Facts
- The Conservatives plan to invest £10 billion in a new missile and drone defence system called "Britannia Shield."
- The system will combine radar, command and control, interceptor missiles, and drone countermeasures.
- The plan aims to protect national infrastructure, military sites, and UK territories from modern threats.
- It is inspired by Israel’s “Iron Dome” air defence system.
- The current system, Sky Sabre, can intercept missiles and aircraft and has been deployed in the Middle East and Poland.
- Defence Secretary Wes Streeting criticized the Conservatives for previous defence cuts and underfunding.
- The funding would come from existing defence budgets and welfare reform, staying within the target of 3% of GDP on defence by 2030.
- NATO and UK defence reports highlight the need for improved air defence systems due to threats like Russian drone incursions.
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