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UK Invests £95 Million to Enhance Air Defense Radar by 2029

3/21/2026

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The United Kingdom will invest £95 million to upgrade air defense radar network by 2029 to prevent offshore wind farm interference.
The Ministry of Defence and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero said the upgrade would enable 10 GW of offshore wind.
Defence Minister Luke Pollard said the upgrades would heighten monitoring for potential attacks.
Energy Minister Michael Shanks said clean energy helps stabilize power supply and national security.

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The United Kingdom will invest £95 million to upgrade air defense radar network by 2029 to prevent offshore wind farm interference.
The Ministry of Defence and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero said the upgrade would enable 10 GW of offshore wind.
Defence Minister Luke Pollard said the upgrades would heighten monitoring for potential attacks.
Energy Minister Michael Shanks said clean energy helps stabilize power supply and national security.