Reinforcing Air Defence: Lessons from Ukraine, NATO Integration & Operation Stiff Tail

Colonel Stu Hay, Commander of the British Army’s 7th Air Defence Group, discusses the evolving air threat, the UK’s reinvestment in core-level warfighting, and the lessons learned from Operation Stiff Tail in Poland. From countering drones to integrating with NATO systems, this in-depth interview explores how ground-based air defence is adapting to modern conflict, the role of Sky Sabre alongside Patriot, and the path ahead for UK and allied forces.