Commandos form ‘ring of steel’ around top secret nuclear and military bases amid fears of Iranian sabotage

The article reports that security has been increased at sensitive UK military and nuclear sites amid concerns that Iranian agents could use drones to carry out sabotage. Royal Marines, police and intelligence services are involved in the response, which matters because some of the sites support the UK’s nuclear deterrent and naval operations.

Sites named include the Faslane submarine base, the Coulport warhead depot, Glen Mallan jetty and the Finnart fuel terminal in Scotland. The Ministry of Defence said it is investing an additional £470 million in security, including £15 million for drone and counter-drone technology, and has introduced restricted airspace at more than 44 critical defence sites.