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Conservatives propose £10bn ‘Britannia Shield’ inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome

Source: The Guardian UK

Summary

Party to unveil plans for one of UK’s ‘most significant military programmes since the cold war’ The Conservatives will announce plans to build a £10bn British “Iron Dome” similar to Israel’s air and missile defence system, which the party will christen “Britannia Shield” in an announcement at conference on Tuesday.The shadow defence secretary, James Cartlidge, will say Britain needs to be ready to defend itself from potential aerial attacks and that new investment was needed in advanced radar and interceptor missiles. Continue reading...

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