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WEBFollow the latest news about the UK military, from the controversial Ajax programme to deliver 589 new armoured fighting vehicles to the British Army, the Aukus deal with the US and Australia and the Integrated Review Refresh 2023, to contributions to missions across the world and UK efforts to assist Ukraine.
UK Defence Journal
WEBThe UK's 'Global Britain' ambition is at risk, with the military facing severe cutbacks and equipment shortages leaving the nation ill-prepared for growing global conflicts.
Rheinmetall unveils UK’s upgraded Challenger 3 battle tank - Defense News
WEB21 hours ago · Sep 19, 2024, 06:13 AM. PARIS — Rheinmetall unveiled the U.K.’s new Challenger 3 main battle tank to the public at a British Army event this week, with upgraded armor and a 120mm smoothbore ...
Allies keep close watch on British plans to reshape armed forces
WEBApr 23, 2023 · A reformist mood is gripping Britain’s military. Russia’s full-scale assault on Ukraine has revealed valuable lessons about modern warfighting. It has also exposed the thinness of Britain’s...
Ukraine war: Leak shows Western special forces on the ground - BBC
WEBApr 11, 2023 · The UK is among a number of countries with military special forces operating inside Ukraine, according to one of dozens of documents leaked online.
Britain must train citizen army, military chief warns - BBC
WEBJan 24, 2024 · Britain should train a "citizen army" ready to fight a war on land in the future, the head of the Army has said. General Sir Patrick Sanders warned that an increase in reserve forces alone...
Refreshed Defence Command Paper sets out the future ... - The British Army
WEBJul 18, 2023 · The Defence Command Paper Refresh published today (18 July), takes learnings from the war in Ukraine – and wider threats to our security – and sets out a plan to deliver a credible warfighting force that will keep us on track to act as a global heavyweight both now and in the future.
UK armed forces not ready for high-intensity war, MPs warn
WEBFeb 4, 2024 · The UK's armed forces will not be ready for a "high-intensity" war unless shortages in personnel and equipment are rapidly addressed, MPs have warned. The Commons defence committee said...
British Armed Forces - BBC News
WEBJun 27, 2024 · British Armed Forces - BBC News. 16 Jul 2024. Government launches 'root and branch' defence review. The review will look at the threats the UK faces in a "more volatile world", the...
New UK Army chief issues Russia rallying cry - BBC News
WEBJun 19, 2022 · The new head of the British Army has issued a rallying cry to troops - telling them they need to be ready to face Russia on the battlefield.
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