British troops to shoot down drones over bases amid fears of Russian invasions of UK airspace. New powers will be drafted following Kremlin incursions into Polish and Estonian airspace. Events
The British government will consider extending the powers to other important sites, like airports Events
Defence Secretary John Healey will set out the planned changes to the law in a speech in London on Monday night. Events
The warnings come as European governments report a rise in hostile drone activity and airspace violations that officials link to Vladimir Putin. Events
Numerous EU countries and Ukraine to discuss plans to counter growing threat of incursions from Russia and other actors Numerous European countries are holding talks this afternoon on the bloc’s plans for “a drone wall” to counter growing threat of incursions from Russia or other actors.The issue is seen as increasingly urgent after recent Russian drone incursions into Lithuania, Poland and Romania, and recent run of so far unattributed drone sightings over Denmark. Continue reading... Events