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Sep- 2024 -13 SeptemberEurope
UK Flooded Ukraine With Obsolete Military Gear: Report
The UK’s military aid to Ukraine includes large quantities of obsolete equipment that would otherwise have been discarded, according to the National Audit Office.
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9 SeptemberWar
UK Announces 650 Air Defense Missiles for Ukraine
The UK will supply 650 Thales short-range air defense Lightweight Multirole Missiles to Ukraine as part of a $212 million contract.
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2 SeptemberAir
Airbus, Lockheed Exit UK’s New Medium Helicopter Program
Airbus and Lockheed Martin have decided to opt out of an ambitious program to develop a new medium-lift helicopter for the British military.
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Aug- 2024 -21 AugustEurope
UK to Build Military Test Site to Combat GPS Jamming
The UK is to build a new facility to help protect military equipment against foreign GPS jamming amid a rise in hostile threats.
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19 AugustSpace
UK Launches First Military Satellite
The UK Ministry of Defence has successfully put its first military satellite into orbit, boosting its intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.
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8 AugustCyber
UK Explores Wi-Fi Alternative for Weapons, Ammo Production Centers
The UK is researching a substitute communication system to maintain weapons and ammunition development without Wi-Fi connectivity.
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6 AugustEurope
UK Defense Ministry Opens Bid for Ajax Boresight Kits
The UK Ministry of Defense has launched a competitive bidding process for Boresight solutions to be integrated into its Ajax armored fighting vehicles.
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Jul- 2024 -29 JulyWar
UK Taps Sheffield Forgemasters to Produce Gun Barrels for Ukraine
The UK Ministry of Defence has announced a partnership with Sheffield Forgemasters to expand the country’s ability to produce forgings for gun barrels.
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29 JulyCyber
QinetiQ to Administer British Thundercloud Military Management System
QinetiQ has received a contract to supervise the UK Ministry of Defence’s Thundercloud military data management system.
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26 JulyEurope
UK Orders Lightweight Multirole Missiles From Thales
The UK has placed an order for “a significant number” of Lightweight Multirole Missiles from French defense firm Thales.
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