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23 October

Americas

KnectIQ and SRC UK will work on enhancing data security for defense platforms.

Giulia Bernacchi

KnectIQ, SRC UK Partner to Enhance Data Security in Intelligence Platforms

KnectIQ and SRC UK have partnered to integrate advanced data security technologies into defense intelligence platforms.

23 October

Arms

Christine Casimiro

UK’s ‘Astraea’ Sovereign Nuclear Warhead Program Makes Progress

The UK’s sovereign nuclear warhead, dubbed “Project Astraea,” is making progress, Defence Minister Luke Pollard confirmed in a written parliamentary response this month.

23 October

Air

Pictured are Hercules C-130J from 47 Sqn, on a final flypast over the UK before its forthcoming retirement. Three RAF Hercules C130 aircraft have conducted a tour of the UK as a farewell tour ahead of their withdrawal from service at the end of June. The trio departed RAF Brize Norton at 10am, performing a set of flypasts across all four countries in the UK before returning to Brize Norton in the early evening. The first Hercules arrived at Marshalls of Cambridge in December 1966 Hercules. Since entering RAF service, originally with 242 Operational Conversion Unit at RAF Thorney Island, it has operated across the globe in support of UK military and humanitarian relief operations. The transition to the 22-strong Atlas (A400) fleet and other air mobility aircraft has been ongoing for some time. 47 Squadron and the Hercules will continue to deliver on operations supporting UK defence objectives until 30 Jun 23.

Rojoef Manuel

Marshall Aerospace to Overhaul 12 Ex-British C-130Js for Turkish Air Force

Turkey has signed a multi-year contract with Marshall Aerospace to maintain and upgrade 12 former Royal Air Force C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft acquired from the UK.

22 October

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

UK Could Pledge Over $133M for Multinational Force in Ukraine: Report

UK Defense Secretary Healey said that the country's contribution to a potential peacekeeping force in Ukraine would exceed $133 million.

21 October

Europe

Jodesz Gavilan

UK Opens New Defense Storage Facility in Cumbria

The UK has opened a new facility in Cumbria to modernize defense logistics, enhance readiness, and support regional employment.

20 October

Air

Giulia Bernacchi

UK to Authorize Troops to Shoot Down Drones Threatening Military Sites: Report

British soldiers are expected to receive expanded authority to shoot down drones posing a threat to UK military bases.

20 October

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

UK Probes Alleged Russian Hack of Military Documents on Dark Web

The UK is investigating claims that Russian hackers obtained and released hundreds of sensitive military documents on the dark web.

18 October

Europe

Police officers seen around Westminster after a terrorist attack in London on March 22, 2017. Four people including a police officer and his attacker have been killed in two related incidents outside the Houses of Parliament and on Westminster Bridge in what Scotland Yard are treating as a terrorist incident (Photo by Jay Shaw Baker/NurPhoto) (Photo by Jay Shaw Baker / NurPhoto via AFP)

Staff Writer With AFP

UK Neo-Nazi Trio Jailed for Planning ‘Terrorist Attacks’

Three British neo-Nazi extremists brought together by their shared hate of non-whites were jailed for up to 11 years for planning attacks on ethnic and religious minorities.

16 October

Europe