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UK Prioritizes Drone Defense Against Low-Cost Missile Threats

2/20/2026

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The UK Ministry of Defence is prioritizing enhanced drone defense to counter low-cost missile threats.
Pollard, a UK MoD official, said defense costs must align with threats after a meeting of the E5 allies transforming the economics of warfare.
The MoD will collaborate with smaller tech firms to speed drone development.
The E5 group, formed in 2024, has met seven times to promote autonomous drones with AI for target identification.

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The UK Ministry of Defence is prioritizing enhanced drone defense to counter low-cost missile threats.
Pollard, a UK MoD official, said defense costs must align with threats after a meeting of the E5 allies transforming the economics of warfare.
The MoD will collaborate with smaller tech firms to speed drone development.
The E5 group, formed in 2024, has met seven times to promote autonomous drones with AI for target identification.