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2 January

UK Army Javelin, GMLRS Firings Drop in 2023 Amid Ukraine Aid: Parliament

The British Army saw a significant drop in the number of Javelin and Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System missiles fired during military exercises in 2023.

Dec- 2023 -

26 December

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

UK to Divert Warship to Guyana as Tensions Flare With Venezuela

Britain said it will divert a Royal Navy warship to waters off Guyana, after a long-simmering territorial dispute between the South American ally and Venezuela recently flared again.

18 December

Europe

Joe Saballa

UK Says Number of Military Personnel Falls to ‘Record Low’

The British military is currently experiencing its lowest number of active-duty personnel, according to UK Ministry of Defence data.

15 December

Air

A grey stealth fighter jet is seen flying in front of a shoreline during sunset. A lighthouse close to the white cliff face is seen over the horizon. The sky is a warm orange color.

Juster Domingo

Italy, Japan, UK Sign Deal Bolstering Sixth-Gen Stealth Fighter Program

Italy, Japan, and the UK have agreed to further strengthen their shared goal of developing the next generation of stealth fighters.

14 December

Europe

Two uniformed soldiers stand front and center of the image, staring straight. They both hold automatic rifles, pointed down. They are wearing a blue helmets and vests. The soldier on the right has 'UN' written in white in front of his helmet. Underneath their vests, they have a camouflage uniform on. A white tank with 'UN' written on its body in black is seen stationed in the background. Its orange headlights are on. The background is a dark blue sky.

Juster Domingo

UK Pledges Enhanced Training for UN Peacekeepers

The UK has pledged its support for UN peacekeeping efforts by offering enhanced training to the organization.

13 December

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

UK Defense Ministry Fined for Afghan Data Breach

The UK defense ministry has been fined $440,000 for disclosing personal information of 265 Afghans seeking to flee the Taliban.

11 December

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Britain to Send Mine-Hunting Ships to Ukraine

Britain will send two Royal Navy mine-hunting ships to Ukraine to aid detection of Russian mines in the Black Sea and help Kyiv restore maritime exports.

4 December

Europe

British soldiers arrive at a Ministry of Defence building near to New Scotland Yard police headquarters, London

Staff Writer With AFP

UK Has Record £16.9B Shortfall in Defense Budget: Watchdog

The UK's defense department is facing a £16.9 billion ($21.4 billion) shortfall in its equipment budget due to inflation.

3 December

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

UK to Start Gaza Surveillance Flights to Help Find Hostages

The UK's military will conduct surveillance flights over Gaza to help locate hostages held by Hamas since its October 7 attack on Israel, Britain's defense ministry confirmed.

2 December

Americas