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Nov- 2024 -

14 November

Collins Aerospace Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS).

US, UK Boost Chinook Interoperability With Collins Avionics Systems

Collins has secured a $19 million US Department of Defense contract to equip the UK's Chinooks with Common Avionics Architecture System.

13 November

Europe

The UK's Swiftsure nuclear powered submarine

Giulia Bernacchi

UK Dismantling Nuclear Sub, Recycling 90% of Components

The UK is decommissioning its nuclear-powered submarines, with a method that enables 90 percent of the vessel to be reused or recycled.

6 November

Europe

Artist's impression of SSTL's Juno satellite

Christine Casimiro

UK to Acquire $51 Million ‘Juno’ Earth Observation Satellite

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a $51.6 million contract to Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd to supply a new Earth Observation Satellite.

Oct- 2024 -

31 October

Middle East

A British soldier holding a gun in ready combat position during training exercises

Christine Casimiro

Saab to Enhance British Army Training in Oman With $26M Contract

Swedish defense company Saab has received an amended contract worth 20 million British pounds ($26 million) for expanded support of the British Army’s live training in Oman.

25 October

Europe

Today the latest graduation of Ukrainian pilots from RAF Elementary Flying Training took place, attended by Armed Forces Minister @LukePollard & Ukrainian Ambassador General Valerii Zaluzhnyi. The next step is advanced fast jet training & conversion to F-16 with partner nations.

Christine Casimiro

Ukrainian Pilots Complete Royal Air Force Training to Operate F-16s

The Royal Air Force has completed training another group of Ukrainian pilots, bringing the total number of its Elementary Flying Training program graduates to 200.

23 October

Air

Christine Casimiro

UK’s New Laser Defense System Hits All Targets in Trials

The UK’s new laser defense system developed for the Royal Air Force successfully defeated 100 percent of threats with pinpoint accuracy during recent live-fire trials.

22 October

Air

Concept of next-generation fighters under GCAP.

Giulia Bernacchi

Japan, UK, Italy to Accelerate Development of Next-Gen Fighter Jet

Japan, the UK, and Italy have agreed to expedite their joint development of a cutting-edge fighter jet to enhance their defense capabilities.

18 October

Europe

Image of a military working dog, seen here keeping cool in Oman during exercise KHANJAR OMAN. This is a joint battlegroup exercise involving UK and Omani troops, with ground forces supported by the Carrier Strike Group at sea and F-35 jets from the air. Exercise KHANJAR OMAN represents a key part of the Armys Future Soldier concept, which will see British soldiers more integrated with our partners in regional hubs around the world. Oman is a vital partner for the UK in the Gulf region as the UK works to promote stability and security in the region. The UK and Oman have common threats and both have shared interests regional prosperity.

Christine Casimiro

UK Invests $4M in Canine Military Gear

The UK has awarded $4.07 million to Von Wolf K9 Sport & Service Dog Equipment Limited to support and train its pack of more than 500 military working dogs.

17 October

Asia Pacific