Growing drone threat sparks fears over UK energy infrastructure: Report

Growing drone threat sparks fears over UK energy infrastructure

Campaigners accuse ministers and the National Grid of prioritising affordability and speed of construction over investing in better physical protection.

Growing Drone Threat Raises Concerns Over UK Energy Infrastructure

Britain is considering tighter restrictions on airspace above critical energy infrastructure amid growing concerns that hostile drones could be used to disrupt the country's electricity network and potentially trigger widespread power outages. The debate follows an investigation highlighting vulnerabilities across the UK's network of substations, transmission lines and power facilities, which form the backbone of…