British troops to get powers to shoot down drones near military bases

<p>Defence secretary will announce measures to combat threat of unmanned aircraft after incursions in Europe</p><p>Soldiers are to be given new powers to shoot down unidentified drones believed to be threatening UK military bases in response to a <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/08/this-is-europe-russia-hybrid-war-destabilise-europe">recent spate of incursions and sightings in Europe</a>.</p><p>John Healey, the defence secretary, will announce the measure at a speech in the City of London on Monday, in which he will also warn of an increased level of Russian drone attacks into Ukraine and eastern Europe.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/20/british-troops-powers-shoot-down-drones-military-bases">Continue reading...</a>