The British Royal Navy will deploy the destroyer HMS Dragon to the Middle East, where the Type 45-class warship will be pre-positioned ahead of a possible multinational mission aimed at protecting international maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, according to information from the UK Defence Journal.
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Helsing tests launch of HX-2 drone from ship off the coast of the United Kingdom
Helsing, a German defense and artificial intelligence (AI) company, carried out the first launch of its HX-2 attack drone from a coastal vessel in the waters of Plymouth, in the United Kingdom.
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British ship HMS Trent departs for anti-drug mission in the Caribbean
The HMS Trent has set sail for the Caribbean, where the Royal Navy patrol ship will take part in counter-narcotics operations, humanitarian support during hurricane season and visits to British Overseas Territories in the region.
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Russian frigate escorts “shadow fleet” near the United Kingdom under British surveillance
The Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich escorted around six merchant and auxiliary vessels, as well as a submarine, in April along routes close to the United Kingdom’s coastline.
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UK challenges China with naval operation in the Spratly Islands
The patrol vessel HMS Spey, of the British Royal Navy, carried out a freedom of navigation operation near the Spratly Islands, in the disputed South China Sea.
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US approves US$1 billion sale to the United Kingdom for AUKUS submarines
The United States has approved a military sale of approximately US$1 billion to the United Kingdom to support the development of the next generation of nuclear-powered attack submarines under the AUKUS partnership, formed by the US, the UK and Australia.
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United Kingdom Navy has only five operational frigates
After withdrawing the HMS Iron Duke from active service, the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy now has only five operational Type 23 frigates.
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United Kingdom leads a maritime force in Northern Europe to contain Russian advance
The United Kingdom has announced the creation of a new multinational maritime force focused on defending Northwestern Europe and the High North.
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United Kingdom receives 48th F-35B and advances fleet plan with 138 fighters
The United Kingdom has completed the first phase of acquiring F-35B fighter jets after receiving the final three aircraft included in the initial contract, bringing the total delivered by Lockheed Martin to 48 units.
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BAE Systems secures $45.5 million contract for Trident II D5 program
BAE Systems has secured a $45.5 million contract to continue supporting the United States’ Trident II D5 strategic missile program, extending its activities through September 2026.
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Typhoon fighter jets intercept Russian drones at the Romania–Ukraine border
Eurofighter Typhoon jets from the British Royal Air Force were scrambled to intercept Russian drones detected near the border between Romania and Ukraine.
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Babcock unveils Toyota-based pickup to replace British Army’s Land Rover
Babcock has unveiled its General Logistics Vehicle (GLV), based on Toyota pickup trucks, to replace the British Army’s Land Rover, which is set to be retired after 70 years of service.
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