"We call it integrated air and missile defence, and we have, over 30 years, not really faced a threat from the air in that way. "The threat has evolved, Russia 's capability and willingness to use ballistic and cruise missiles has become more apparent. "It's been become clear that that peace dividend needs to be reversed, and we need to invest more in our radar capability, in our airborne air defence, and also in, ultimately, our ability to shoot down these drones and cruise missiles."
"So we know right across NATO that one of the biggest gaps in NATO's capability is integrated air and missile defence, and we are part of that as the UK. That's one of the highest priorities that the Secretary General set at the Washington summit last year, and I know that that will be an issue that will come up at the NATO Ankara summit in 2026. We will be responding to that as a nation, alongside our allies. And there is a lot to do."
""We'll definitely see improvements by the end of the decade," Sir Richard added. "But it's really important to recognise that even if you look at Israel, which is a small country, kind of size of Wales in terms of square area, even with all of its Iron Dome capabilities, it is not a fool proof mechanism.""
The UK is developing an integrated air and missile defence system similar to Israel's Iron Dome to protect against drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic threats. Russia's increased capability and willingness to use ballistic and cruise missiles has driven greater investment in radar, airborne air defence, and intercept capability. A reversal of a prior 'peace dividend' is underway to close NATO capability gaps. Integrated air and missile defence is a high NATO priority and will be addressed at the 2026 Ankara summit. Improvements are expected by the end of the decade. The SIS warns the UK is positioned between peace and war, and Russia has massed about 360,000 troops near Europe's border.
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