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From Richard Major

Once again we read that the UK’s Ministry of Defence will lead opposition to proposed wind farm developments, on the grounds that the rotating blades will interfere with their radar systems (9 August, p 6).

Leaving aside the arguments of which is more important, energy policy or defence, surely these objections need closer scrutiny. Any device that upsets radar signals could be used as a defence against hostile attack.

Alternatively, our armed forces will be of little value as global police if they are frustrated by a country that invests in wind power.

The best solution is to continue to develop wind power and let our defenders develop strategies to manage the radar problem – a win-win situation.

Morpeth, Northumberland, UK