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The National (Scotland)
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[email protected] | Laura Pollock

Kemi Badenoch unveils £10 billion 'Iron Dome' plan for Britain

(Image: Stefan Rousseau)

THE Tories have pledged to invest £10 billion in a new “iron dome” defence system aimed at protecting Britain and its overseas bases in the event of a future military attack.

The so-called “Britannia Shield” would provide a network of radar, command and control systems to detect incoming strikes along with interceptor missiles and counter-drone capabilities, the Conservatives said.

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