Defense commanders are reportedly looking into ways to increase Britain’s capacity to fend off Russian cruise and ballistic missile strikes, which are wreaking havoc on Ukraine, on vital national infrastructure such as power plants, military installations, and government buildings.
However, according to defense sources, any viable “integrated air and missile defence” plan would likely need to invest billions of pounds more than the prime minister’s previously stated proposal to raise defense spending to 2.5% of the national revenue.
In the event of a missile assault, could the United Kingdom protect its cities from the air? No, a senior defense official stated while remaining anonymous.
Are people aware of what to do in the case of an aerial assault? No… In other words, are we protected? No.
