Conservatives pledge £10bn missile defence system for Britain

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 5 Oct, 22:12 · Archive

The Conservative Party has pledged £10bn for a 'Britannia Shield' system to protect against missile and drone attacks.

The Conservative Party has announced plans for a 'Britannia Shield' worth £10bn to defend against missile and drone attacks on British infrastructure. The system would comprise radar, command and interceptor missile technology, according to shadow defence secretary Kemi Badenoch, who outlined the policy on Tuesday.

Badenoch said the spending would protect cities, power plants and military bases across the UK. The pledged funding forms part of increased defence spending the party committed to previously.

The i Paper reports that defence experts have estimated the actual cost of such a system could reach £80bn, considerably higher than the Conservative Party's £10bn figure.

How it is being reported

• Tories vow to build 'Iron Dome' to stop drones and missiles: Party plans new £10billion Britannia Shield to protect the nation's skiesDaily Mail · 5 Oct, 22:05
• Conservatives propose £10bn ‘Britannia Shield’ inspired by Israel’s Iron DomeGuardian World · 5 Oct, 22:00
• Tories say £10bn ‘Britannia Shield’ would fend off missilesCity AM · 5 Oct, 22:00
• Badenoch promises ‘Britannia Dome’ missile shieldThe i Paper · 5 Oct, 22:00

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