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BBC NewsNews report · Oct 5, 10:39 PM
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
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What happened The Conservatives said their plan would protect the UK at a time when Nato allies have warned of Russian drone incursions.
The headline split The left frames it as "Tories pledge 'Britannia Shield' air defence system but Labour warns party can't be trust...". The center frames it as "Tories pledge £10bn 'Britannia Shield' air defence system".
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Left / center-leftTories pledge 'Britannia Shield' air defence system but Labour warns party can't be trusted
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The Mirror UKNews report · Oct 5, 11:02 PM
Tories pledge 'Britannia Shield' air defence system but Labour warns party can't be trusted
Known as the 'Britannia Shield', the Tory plan will provide a network of radar, command and control systems to detect incoming strikes, as well as interceptor missiles to thwart attacks
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