King Charles Tours Air Defence Base, Meets Troops

0:00Welcome to U.K. News Today. Two minutes of U.K. News that matter brought to you by NordVPN, fast, reliable online privacy. Links in the episode description. King Charles visited Baker's barracks on Thornie Island this past Thursday, headquarters of the 7th Air Defense Group. There, he got hands-on with Air Defense Gear, peering through the site of a missile launcher to track a drone target. He didn't fire, but learned how the system works against modern threats, like unmanned aircraft. The visit included an eight-minute demonstration, with ways of drones flying about 30 feet up and armored vehicles rolling in. Charles asked questions, pointed out targets, and checked out a lightweight multiple launcher under a camouflage net. He arrived by helicopter in a suit and regimental tie, greeted by a 21-gun salute from hundreds of personnel and families. Personnel shared warm reactions, with one officer calling it a huge privilege to show their daily kit to the king, whose long-interested in aviation, and new drone tech. Families of those deployed abroad opened

1:04up two, like one wife, whose husband is in the Faulklands, and their five-year-old daughter who gave Charles a letter expressing support for the military. Later, he spoke via video link to troops in places like the Faulklands, Saudi Arabia, Estonia, and Cyprus, thanking them for their hard work amid, laughs about lunch timing. Charles also met a team of soldiers who rode across the Atlantic in 45 days, chatted with commonwealth members and faith leaders, then cut a cake featuring the units Centaur insignia. He wrapped up by officially opening the new Junior Ranks restaurant, unveiling a plaque to cheers from kids and locals, highlighting his role as Captain General of the Royal Artillery and their vital work in ground-based defenses.