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flag UK military can now shoot down drones threatening bases after multiple incursions in Nov 2024.

flag British military personnel will soon be authorized to shoot down drones threatening UK military bases, following a series of incursions at four RAF sites used by US forces in November 2024. flag The new "kinetic option" allows troops and Ministry of Defence police to destroy drones deemed a threat, marking a shift from current reliance on electronic jamming or diversion. flag The move, announced by Defence Secretary John Healey, comes amid rising drone activity across Europe, including airspace disruptions in Germany, Denmark, Norway, and Munich, and suspected Russian drone crossings into Poland and Estonian airspace. flag While Russia denies involvement, the UK’s new powers are initially limited to military installations but could expand to civilian sites like airports. flag EU nations are pushing for a coordinated anti-drone system by 2027. flag The MoD is also investigating a cyber breach involving stolen base data.

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