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UK Conservatives propose £10bn 'Britannia Shield' air defense system
Guardian WorldLO·GB · IL·about 21 hours ago
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch announced plans for a UK-wide integrated air and missile defense system, dubbed a British 'Iron Dome', to protect against aerial threats. The proposal signals a shift in UK defense posture and enters domestic political debate ahead of elections. Details on scope, cost, and timeline remain unspecified.