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Drone incidents at or near UK Ministry of Defence sites have risen sharply, with 340 reported in the year to August 2026. Experts say this reflects a lack of government security, with Russia and Iran likely culprits behind hostile activity. The government says it's investing £750m in counter-drone systems and creating new restricted airspace.
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