British troops given powers to shoot down drones near bases to counter Russia threat

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As the defence secretary set out new powers to bring down drones, he also warned that the threats facing Nato ‘demand that we don’t just coordinate our forces, they require us to be ready to combine’

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British troops will be given new powers to bring down drones threatening military bases, the defence secretary has said, also signalling plans to strengthen the Nato alliance in a major defence speech in London.