Tories pledge 'Britannia Shield' to defend UK against drone and missile threats
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The Conservatives have pledged £10bn over 10 years for a new 'Britannia Shield' air defence system, designed to protect Britain from drone and missile threats. The plan has been compared to Israel’s Iron Dome and would aim to protect RAF bases, radar stations and cities across the UK. The proposal has also reignited debate over defence spending and Britain's ability to respond to emerging threats. Sky's Ali Fortescue reports. Read more: https://news.sky.com/ #skynews #defence #conservatives #security #uk SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skynews Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skynews For more content go to http://news.sky.com and download our apps: Apple https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/sky-news/id316391924?mt=8 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=
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