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UK to Procure Seabed Surveillance Vessels for Infrastructure Safety

The UK will procure two seabed surveillance ships to protect underwater infrastructure from sabotage.

UK Deploys 8,000 Troops to Europe to Deter ‘Russian Aggression’

The UK government said it was deploying about 8,000 troops for exercises across eastern Europe in a show of strength.

‘Ramp up’ Military Production to Help Ukraine, Urges UK Foreign Minister

Ukraine's fate is hanging in the balance and its allies must brace for the long haul and "ramp up" military production to help, Britain's foreign minister said.

Britain to Deploy Missile Defense System in Poland

Britain will deploy its latest medium-range missile defense system in Poland, Defense Secretary Ben Wallace announced in Warsaw.

UK to Send 350 More Troops to Polish Border

Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said 350 more British troops would be sent to the Polish border.

UK to Invest $1.9 Billion in Military Space Programs

The United Kingdom has announced a plan to invest $1.9 billion in space-related military technologies over the next 10 years.

British Air Force, BAE Sign £250M Future Combat Air System Contract

The British Armed Forces has signed a 250 million pound contract with BAE Systems to develop the next generation of air combat.

UK Announces Carrier Strike Group Deployment of ‘Record Size and Scope’

Britain’s HMS Queen Elizabeth is set to depart next month in a mission that will demonstrate the country’s role in “shaping the international system of the 21st century."

UK Unveils Explosive-Laden ‘Bug’ Drone Part of Futuristic Battle Strategy

The UK unveiled a futuristic army strategy that includes Challenger 2 tanks equipped with tiny bug-like drones and a remote-controlled unmanned vehicle.

UK to extend Ukraine training mission Operation Orbital by 3 years

Operation Orbital, the United Kingdom's security training mission to Ukraine, has been extended by three years

UK joins US in new Persian Gulf maritime security mission

The UK said it would join the US in a "maritime security mission" to protect vessels in the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions with Iran

Type 45 destroyer HMS Duncan arrives in Persian Gulf to escort UK tankers

The Type 45 destroyer HMS Duncan dispatched to the Gulf to escort UK-flagged ships amid heightened tensions with Iran arrived in the region