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Dec- 2023 -

1 December

Arms

Pictured is a Royal Air Force Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft releasing a torpedo for the first time. In a training flight conducted over the Moray Firth a Poseidon (P-8A) aircraft operated by 120 Sqn, RAF Lossiemouth, dropped a recoverable exercise variant of the Mark 54 Lightweight Torpedo, simulating an attack on a submarine. The MK 54 is an advanced lightweight anti-submarine warfare (ASW) torpedo Which can be used in both deep and shallow waters. It is capable of tracking, classifying, and attacking underwater targets. Five Mark 54’s can be carried in the Poseidon's internal weapons bay. The high-explosive warheads on the live torpedoes pack a devastating punch sufficient to destroy enemy submarines that the Poseidon crew can locate and track using state-of-the-art equipment.

Rojoef Manuel

UK to Equip Poseidon Maritime Aircraft With Enhanced Sting Ray Torpedo

The UK has selected the Sting Ray Mod 1 torpedo as the next ordnance for the Royal Air Force’s P-8A Poseidon aircraft.

Nov- 2023 -

27 November

Space

Rojoef Manuel

UK Defense Launches Space Academy in Oxfordshire

The UK has integrated a training program focusing on space force operations at the UK Defence Academy in Shrivenham, Oxfordshire.

24 November

Sea

Joe Saballa

UK Sees Huge Drop in ‘Military Useful’ Vessels

Recent government statistics revealed that the UK has experienced a drastic decline in its number of “military useful” vessels.

17 November

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

UK Defense Ministry Vows Action Over ‘Toxic’ Work Culture Claims

Britain's Ministry of Defence said it was "taking action" after dozens of female staff complained of a "hostile" and "toxic" environment.

13 November

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

UK to Procure Dutch Counter-Battery Radar for British Army

The UK will procure a new weapon-locating radar for the British Army.

7 November

Technology

Sky Sabre, a state-of-the-art air defence system, is seen stationed in a grassy plain. Two trucks face each other, carrying various radar/sensor-looking equipment on their backs. On the far left and right side of the background, a tank is seen on each side. The sky is cloudy and overcast.

Juster Domingo

UK Awards $21-Million Defense-Wide Tech Deal to Anduril

Anduril has signed a $21 million contract with the UK to develop technologies to improve the country's protection.

Oct- 2023 -

31 October

Europe

HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Queen Elizabeth pictured at sea. The water is a deep blue, and the cloudy sky serves as the background.

Juster Domingo

Babcock Signs Weapon Support Contract With British Royal Navy

Babcock has secured a three-year, $21.8-million contract with the British Royal Navy to support its Phalanx Close-In Weapon Support System.

25 October

Space

Juster Domingo

Airbus, Northrop Team Up for UK Military Satellite Program

Airbus and Northrop Grumman are partnering to develop updated military satellite communications for the UK's SKYNET program.

13 October

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

UK Deploys Force to East Mediterranean to Back Israel: PM Office

The British government will send two Royal Navy ships and surveillance aircraft to the eastern Mediterranean to support Israel, the prime minister's office said.

10 October

Technology

Rojoef Manuel

Smiths Detection to Deliver Next-Gen Chemical Sensors for British Military

The UK has awarded Smiths Detection a contract to develop and deliver next-generation chemical sensors for the British armed forces.

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