UK airports need to buy anti-drone technology, says defence secretary

UK airports need to buy anti-drone technology, says defence secretary

Gavin Williamson appears to contradict transport secretary who said tech not yet available

UK airports should buy anti-drone technology rather than “expect the Royal Air Force to constantly step in”, the defence secretary has said.

Gavin Williamson said that all airports should be investing in detection and deterrence systems after the recent closure of Gatwick and disruption at Heathrow owing to drones being flown close to the runway.

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Source: Guardian Transport

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