The British government has confirmed that it is not expected to receive any new F-35 fighter jets before the early 2030s, creating a gap of several years without reinforcements for the fleet.
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United Kingdom and the Netherlands announce multibillion-dollar deal for new amphibious ships
The United Kingdom and the Netherlands have announced a £2.4 billion maritime partnership (about US$3.2 billion) to develop a new class of amphibious ships.
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The United Kingdom to begin construction of the first SSN-AUKUS submarine in 2027
The United Kingdom has confirmed that it will begin construction in 2027 of the first SSN-AUKUS-class attack submarine, marking another stage in the strategic partnership established with Australia and the United States.
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India receives 9 decommissioned Jaguar fighters from the United Kingdom to keep fleet operational
India has received nine decommissioned Jaguar attack aircraft from the United Kingdom to strengthen logistical support for its fleet, making maintenance of the aircraft that remain in service more viable
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British Royal Navy launches attack drone from ship for the first time
The British Royal Navy has, for the first time, launched an attack drone from a moving ship.
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British Army to retire Wildcat AH1 helicopters and shift to drones starting in 2027
The UK government has confirmed that, beginning in 2027, the British Army will start retiring its fleet of 34 Wildcat AH1 reconnaissance and utility support helicopters, gradually replacing them with uncrewed systems.
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UK Confirms Construction of Up to 12 SSN-AUKUS Nuclear Submarines
The UK government has confirmed that it plans to build up to 12 SSN-AUKUS nuclear-powered attack submarines, reinforcing its commitment to modernizing the Royal Navy and strengthening the AUKUS strategic partnership with the United States and Australia.
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United Kingdom replaces Type 83 destroyer with hybrid ships to command drones
The United Kingdom has officially abandoned the Type 83 destroyer program and confirmed that the future air defense of the Royal Navy will be handled by a new class of hybrid ships called the Common Combat Vessel.
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United Kingdom to install DragonFire laser weapon on warships by 2027
The United Kingdom plans to equip Royal Navy destroyers with the DragonFire laser weapon system by 2027, becoming the first European NATO member to deploy a shipborne directed-energy weapon.
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United Kingdom announces new amphibious assault ships in partnership with the Netherlands
The United Kingdom has announced it will invest in a new class of amphibious transport ships to support Commando Force operations as part of a plan to establish a combined fleet with the Netherlands.
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United Kingdom places HMS Prince of Wales under NATO command for Arctic mission
The United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group, led by HMS Prince of Wales, is now operating under NATO operational command as part of the Arctic Sentry mission, an initiative aimed at strengthening surveillance and collective defense in the Arctic and the far north of Europe.
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United Kingdom invests US$8.84 million in trials of Excalibur uncrewed submarine
The UK government will expand its investment in the development of uncrewed submarines by signing an US$8.84 million contract to continue trials of CETUS, a large autonomous underwater vehicle developed by British company M Subs for the Royal Navy.
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