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Apr- 2024 -25 AprilSea
Babcock to Oversee Type 23-Class Refit Support
Babcock has been awarded a contract to manage the UK's Type 23-class Refit Support Group, overseeing the upkeep of the newly-upgraded ships.
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23 AprilEurope
Sunak Says UK to Raise Defense Spending Amid Global Threats
Britain will raise defense spending to 2.5 percent of GDP by 2030 in a "most dangerous" world, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said during a visit to Poland.
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23 AprilCommentary
No, Conscription Will Not Fix Britain’s Army Crisis
British policymakers are awakening to the need for rapid military expansion but universal conscription should be ruled out as solution.
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16 AprilArms
Royal Navy to Field DragonFire Laser Weapon Earlier Than Expected
The Royal Navy will install the DragonFire directed-energy weapon system aboard warships by 2027 in response to increased airborne threats.
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10 AprilMiddle East
UK Won’t Stop Weapons Export to Israel: Cameron
The British government has concluded it can keep sending weapons to Israel, rejecting pressure to suspend exports over charges of humanitarian violations in Gaza.
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5 AprilLand
Lebanon Accepts Additional Land Rover Spare Parts From UK
The UK has delivered additional Land Rover spare parts to Lebanon as part of London’s Conflict, Stability, and Security Fund program.
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5 AprilAir
Safran to Continue Engine Support for Royal Navy Merlin Helicopters
The UK has awarded Safran Helicopter Engines a contract to extend support for Royal Navy Merlin medium-lift rotorcraft engines.
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5 AprilEurope
UK Royal Marines to Purchase 159 Snowmobiles for Arctic Ops
The UK Royal Marines are investing $12.6 million in 159 snowmobiles for Arctic missions.
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3 AprilEurope
UK Conducts Surprise Readiness Check of Global Response Force
The British Army has initiated a no-notice readiness check of its Global Response Force amid the escalating tensions in the region.
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3 AprilWar
UK, Netherlands Airdrop Humanitarian Aid for Gaza
The British and Dutch governments have deployed their air forces to the Middle East to supply humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza.
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