UK faces 'very real threat' from drone and missile strikes, analyst warns

Military analyst Rob Clark warns that the UK's ground-based air defences are spread thinly, as RAF Fairford demonstrates risks from state actors including Iran and Russia.

European allies are exploring Iron Dome-style layered defence systems, while the UK assesses its own capabilities against short-range drones and longer-range cruise missiles.

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