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Aug- 2024 -

21 August

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.

19 August

Space

Joe Saballa

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.

14 August

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Joe Saballa

AUKUS Nations Test AI-Enabled Drones Against Ground Targets

The AUKUS alliance of Australia, the UK, and the US has announced the successful maiden trial of its artificial intelligence-enabled drones in a “real-time military environment.”

6 August

Europe

Joe Saballa

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.

Jul- 2024 -

29 July

War

155mm artillery rounds stacked up behind the line of AS90s and their Ukrainian operators. Photographer: Corporal Rob Kane ©MoD Crown Copyright 2022

Inder Singh Bisht

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.

26 July

Europe

Joe Saballa

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.

26 July

Cyber

Staff Writer With AFP

UK, US, S.Korea Warn of N.Korea Cyber Op to Steal Military, Nuclear Secrets

Britain, the US, and South Korea issued a warning over a North Korea-backed global cyber espionage campaign to further the country's nuclear ambitions.

25 July

Europe