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20 February

Air

Aircraft air refueling during US Central Command (CENTCOM) Bomber Task Force Mission.

CENTCOM Conducts Bomber Task Force Mission in Middle East

The US Central Command has conducted a Bomber Task Force Mission in the Middle East to enhance its operational capabilities in the region.

20 February

Europe

Joe Saballa

UK Military ‘Too Run Down’ to Lead Peacekeeping Mission in Ukraine: Ex-Army Chief

The UK military is “too run down” to lead any potential peacekeeping missions in Ukraine, the former head of the British Army has claimed.

19 February

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

UK Summons Rwandan Envoy Over M23 Advance in DR Congo

Britain's foreign ministry said it had summoned Rwanda's envoy to the UK to condemn advances made by the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group in the eastern DR Congo.

19 February

Air

Joe Saballa

UK Releases First Images of Ukraine’s Secretive Gravehawk Air Defense System

The UK has provided the first glimpse of the highly secretive Gravehawk air defense system it has been developing for Ukraine.

18 February

Arms

Joe Saballa

UK Begins Search for New 5.56mm Light Assault Machine Gun

The UK Ministry of Defence has launched a competitive tender process for a new 5.56mm lightweight assault machine gun for use by dismounted troops.

18 February

Arms

Joe Saballa

Ukraine Military Accused of ‘Wasting’ Advanced Western Weaponry

Several British defense officials have expressed dissatisfaction with the Ukrainian military’s handling of cutting-edge weapon systems supplied by Western allies.

14 February

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

UK Offers Electric Propulsion for India’s Planned Amphibious Warships

The UK and India have signed a statement of intent to design and develop an Integrated Full Electric Propulsion system for India’s next generation Landing Platform Dock (LPD) fleet.

14 February

Air