The United Kingdom has intensified its military presence in the Middle East amid an escalation of attacks attributed to Iran, which has reportedly already launched more than 3,500 missiles and drones against targets in 12 countries.
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United Kingdom intensifies military action after shooting down Iranian drone overnight
The UK Ministry of Defence says an anti-drone unit neutralized a target overnight, while the RAF expands air missions and London seeks to secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
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United Kingdom keeps Trident and rules out adopting French nuclear missile
The United Kingdom has ruled out any possibility of replacing its current nuclear system with French technology, reaffirming its commitment to the Trident II D5, supplied by the United States.
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Royal Navy tracks Russian vessels in UK waters
A British Royal Navy warship and helicopter have completed a focused 48-hour operation to monitor the activity of Russian vessels in UK waters, as part of a coordinated effort with NATO allies.
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United Kingdom and Norway plan up to 30 military vessels for coastal operations
The United Kingdom and Norway are advancing military cooperation by evaluating the joint acquisition of up to 30 new vessels designed for coastal operations.
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United Kingdom orders 37 RCH 155 artillery systems to modernize the Army
The United Kingdom has announced a contract worth approximately $70.4 million to begin production of 37 artillery weapon systems for the new remote-operated RCH 155 howitzer, which will gradually replace AS90 systems in the British Army.
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United Kingdom plans to put new AW149 military helicopter into service by 2031
The United Kingdom expects to put its new medium transport military helicopter into operation in January 2031 as part of the New Medium Helicopter (NMH) program.
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Britain confirms network of military repair centers inside Ukraine
The British government has revealed for the first time that it already operates four military maintenance facilities inside Ukraine and is preparing a fifth unit to accelerate the return of vehicles and weapons to the battlefield.
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Desperate drivers wait in lines of more than 90 cars to refuel in the United Kingdom
Despite being advised not to engage in panic buying, drivers in the United Kingdom are lining up at gas stations, fearing that gasoline prices may rise due to the attacks on Iran.
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United Kingdom and Norway expand cooperation with naval helicopters in the North Atlantic
The United Kingdom and Norway have signed a new agreement to expand naval cooperation, with a focus on the joint operation of military helicopters.
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UK licensing agency bans number plates with offensive combinations
The United Kingdom’s Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) will ban a series of number plates containing letter or number combinations deemed rude or offensive.
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Australia allocates US$220 million to AUKUS to accelerate nuclear submarine program
AUKUS has announced a payment of US$220.1 million to the United Kingdom for the acquisition of long-lead items intended for Australia’s future conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines.
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