UK Ministry of Defence

British Army Tests New Mobile Directed-Energy Weapon

The British Army has tested a new directed-energy weapon that employs advanced radio frequency technology to interfere with electronic circuits.

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Newcastle Firm to Develop MLRS Training Simulator for British Army

Newcastle-based tech firm VRAI has clinched a $362,000 contract to develop a Multi Launch Rocket System tactical simulator for the British Army.

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UK Cuts New Medium Helicopter Purchase by a Third

The UK Ministry of Defence is reducing its much-awaited purchase of New Medium Helicopters by a third.

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UK to Deploy First Domestically-Made Hypersonic Missile by 2030

The UK Ministry of Defence plans to deploy the country’s first domestically-made hypersonic cruise missile by 2030.

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British Army Completes Live-Fire Test of ‘Most Lethal’ Challenger 3 Tank

The British Army has completed a live-fire test of its new Challenger 3 main battle tank, moving it one step closer to full-rate production and official fielding.

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UK Buys Six H145 Helicopters for Training, Emergency Missions

The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a 122-million euro ($152 million) contract with Airbus to order six additional H145 helicopters.

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Texas Firm to Provide Cyber Support to UK Defence Ministry

Jacobs has received a contract to provide digital and information technology services for the UK Ministry of Defence.

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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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UK Firm to Deliver Demining Equipment to Ukraine

The UK Ministry of Defence has contracted Pearson Engineering to deliver demining equipment to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

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Royal Navy Vessels to Get Decoy Launchers to Counter Hypersonics

The UK is investing $170 million in trainable decoy launchers to better protect Royal Navy surface vessels against emerging threats such as hypersonic missiles.

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