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23 October

Air

UK’s New Laser Defense System Hits All Targets in Trials

The UK’s new laser defense system developed for the Royal Air Force successfully defeated 100 percent of threats with pinpoint accuracy during recent live-fire trials.

22 October

Air

Concept of next-generation fighters under GCAP.

Giulia Bernacchi

Japan, UK, Italy to Accelerate Development of Next-Gen Fighter Jet

Japan, the UK, and Italy have agreed to expedite their joint development of a cutting-edge fighter jet to enhance their defense capabilities.

18 October

Europe

Image of a military working dog, seen here keeping cool in Oman during exercise KHANJAR OMAN. This is a joint battlegroup exercise involving UK and Omani troops, with ground forces supported by the Carrier Strike Group at sea and F-35 jets from the air. Exercise KHANJAR OMAN represents a key part of the Armys Future Soldier concept, which will see British soldiers more integrated with our partners in regional hubs around the world. Oman is a vital partner for the UK in the Gulf region as the UK works to promote stability and security in the region. The UK and Oman have common threats and both have shared interests regional prosperity.

Christine Casimiro

UK Invests $4M in Canine Military Gear

The UK has awarded $4.07 million to Von Wolf K9 Sport & Service Dog Equipment Limited to support and train its pack of more than 500 military working dogs.

17 October

Asia Pacific

announced the establishment of a consolidated Commonwealth-owned Defence precinct at Western Australia’s Henderson Shipyard

Giulia Bernacchi

Australia to Invest Billions in Shipyard Facility

Australia will expand its Henderson shipyard as a maintenance hub for its nuclear-powered submarine fleet under the AUKUS partnership.

17 October

Technology

Joe Saballa

Leonardo Unveils BriteStorm Drone-Mounted Electronic Warfare Tech

Leonardo has introduced an innovative electronic warfare solution capable of operating deep within enemy territory using drones.

10 October

Sea

Joe Saballa

AUKUS Partners Test Ability to Control Ships From 10,000 Miles Away

The navies of AUKUS partners Australia, the UK, and the US recently tested their ability to remotely operate unmanned vessels from more than 10,000 miles away.

4 October

DOD Contracts

Christine Casimiro

Lockheed Martin Secures Combined $3.3B Deal for Trident II D5 Missile

The US Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin two contracts worth a combined total of $3.3 billion to work on the Trident II D5 missile program.

3 October

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

British Jets ‘Played Their Part’ in Defending Israel: UK

The British government said its armed forces "played their part in attempts to prevent further escalation" after Iran fired a barrage of missiles at Israel.

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30 September

War

155mm artillery rounds stacked up behind the line of AS90s and their Ukrainian operators. Photographer: Corporal Rob Kane ©MoD Crown Copyright 2022

Inder Singh Bisht

UK Delivers 10 Additional AS90 Self-Propelled Howitzers to Ukraine

The UK has delivered 10 additional AS90 artillery guns to Ukraine since its new government took charge in July and is on course to send six more in the coming weeks.

30 September

Europe