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Tories pledge £10bn 'Britannia Shield' air defence system

The Conservatives said their plan would protect the UK at a time when Nato allies have warned of Russian drone incursions.

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Tories pledge £10bn 'Britannia Shield' air defence system

The Conservatives said their plan would protect the UK at a time when Nato allies have warned of Russian drone incursions.

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Tories pledge £10bn 'Britannia Shield' air defence system

The Conservatives said their plan would protect the UK at a time when Nato allies have warned of Russian drone incursions.

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