Military aircraft flying over wildfire smoke

UK to Deploy Military Aircraft to Combat Wildfires, PM Announces

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The UK prime minister is convening the country's first wildfire summit in response to the record-breaking summer wildfires of 2026. The government plans to draft military aircraft to assist in fighting future wildfires as part of enhanced preparedness measures.

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